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Y303 WKK

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,397 mi
Last recorded60,397 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 WKK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 60,397 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security STILL SMALL PATCH MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security STILL SMALL PATCH MARKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 60,392 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 60,389 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake will need adjustment after rear brake service, not locking either side, nearside worse side (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside seems dim, and offside looks like (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 45% nearside worse than offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 60,189 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 60,189 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 59,751 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 58,729 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 58,729 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 57,849 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,615 miles

LITTLE CLEARANCE BETWEEN FRONT SUSPENSION + BUMP STOPS

SLIGHT PLAY TO DRIVERS SEAT

SLIGHT/MEDIUM AMOUNT OF PLAY DETECTED AT ALL FRONT SUBFRAME BUSHES

Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,143 miles

LITTLE CLEARANCE BETWEEN FRONT SUSPENSION + BUMP STOPS

SLIGHT PLAY TO DRIVERS SEAT

SLIGHT/MEDIUM AMOUNT OF PLAY DETECTED AT ALL FRONT SUBFRAME BUSHES

Fail 22 Feb 2019 57,143 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

LITTLE CLEARANCE BETWEEN FRONT SUSPENSION + BUMP STOPS

SLIGHT PLAY TO DRIVERS SEAT

SLIGHT/MEDIUM AMOUNT OF PLAY DETECTED AT ALL FRONT SUBFRAME BUSHES

Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,627 miles

LITTLE CLEARANCE BETWEEN FRONT SUSPENSION + BUMP STOPS

SLIGHT/MEDIUM AMOUNT OF PLAY DETECTED AT ALL FRONT SUBFRAME BUSHES

Pass 13 Mar 2017 56,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 56,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 53,952 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 52,288 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 52,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2009 49,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 49,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 48,049 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,633 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,483 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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Y303 WKK is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y303 WKK, 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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Y303 WKK is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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