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Y343 GAB

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

58,841 mi
Last recorded58,841 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 GAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 58,841 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 58,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested INSECURE. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed TYRE BADLY CRACKING, CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering REAR VALANCE, CLOSING PANELS, BADLY CORRODED, WITHIN 30cmOF SUBFRAME MOUNTINGS. (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear O/S/R FOOT AND HANDBRAKE EFFORT, REDUCED.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING BETWEEN TREADS, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, CORRODED, BOOT FLOOR. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 58,595 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect WEAK, NOT LEAKING OIL. (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR, SUBFRAMES, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 58,593 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S, CENTRE, OUTER SILL, CORROSION. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect WEAK, NOT LEAKING OIL. (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR, SUBFRAMES, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 58,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON SIDEWALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 58,412 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative HAZARDS, INOP. (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CORROSION, N/S/F, OUTER SILL, NEAR JACKING POINT. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid SCREEN WASHER JET, INOP. (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING ON SIDEWALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear O/S HANDBRAKE PIVOT, VERY STIFF. HANDBRAKE EFFORT, REDUCED.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME, CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 57,964 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 57,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BADLY SPLIT. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BADLY SPLIT. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 56,885 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 56,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,061 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 56,060 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 55,657 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 54,842 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,428 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 53,426 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 51,825 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,579 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 50,577 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,001 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 46,793 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 46,034 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,743 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 45,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 43,545 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 38,567 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 38,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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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Y343 GAB 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 Y343 GAB, 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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Y343 GAB is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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