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2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

75,546 mi
Last recorded75,546 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY284 BPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 75,546 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 75,456 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel pipe union leaking rear to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all 4 tyre cracking and perished

centre exhaust leaking gas between cat

front outer fog light not working

n/s and o/s rear brake need attention

n/s front track rod end has slight play

slight play on both front wheel

very slight interruption when on hazard light switch to side light

very slight play on n/s and o/s rear suspension arm

Pass 22 Aug 2023 74,869 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 74,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 74,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 73,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,944 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,416 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 72,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 70,872 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,925 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 64,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 64,737 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 60,530 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,033 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 57,033 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 47,589 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 47,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 43,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 39,130 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,731 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 33,387 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 31,922 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,698 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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Y284 BPG is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2001 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 35,698 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y284 BPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 25 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y284 BPG is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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