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Y346 KHK

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

70,666 mi
Last recorded70,666 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY346 KHK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 70,666 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 69,587 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,418 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 66,378 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,709 miles

Offside Front tyre perished on side wall

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

Rear sub frame rusty

Rear valance rusty

front sub frame o/s and n/s top cone mounts bushes worn

Pass 15 Jan 2020 64,643 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 64,641 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 64,363 miles

Underbody corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2019 64,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underbody corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,771 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear both sides inner wheel arches rusty

Rear lower valance rusty

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 63,771 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear both sides inner wheel arches rusty

Rear lower valance rusty

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 63,760 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 60,275 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 60,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking leaking fluid from wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 57,375 miles

Both sills have serious corrosion within 300mm of both front seats but outside of the seatbelt attacment points

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,850 miles

both outer sills corroding

Fail 29 Jul 2014 52,850 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both outer sills corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,941 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 45,941 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,356 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,153 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 42,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 400,069 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 400,060 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,979 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 29,914 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,401 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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Y346 KHK is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour 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 Y346 KHK, 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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Y346 KHK is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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