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Y39 BCW

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,286 mi
Last recorded42,286 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY39 BCW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 42,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 41,691 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 41,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 41,159 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 39,663 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 39,143 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 38,729 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 38,399 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 37,440 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,736 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 36,133 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 35,640 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 35,640 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 34,351 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 34,247 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 33,965 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 32,665 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 31,372 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r wheel arch rusting

Fail 7 May 2010 31,372 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r wheel arch rusting

Pass 11 May 2009 29,999 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 26,924 miles

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2007 21,880 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre punctured

engine earth wire sparking

Pass 19 May 2006 19,198 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 19,197 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front brake imbalance 21 percent

steering slightly stiff

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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Y39 BCW is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y39 BCW, 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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Y39 BCW is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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