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Y401 GUF

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,245 mi
Last recorded63,245 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY401 GUF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 63,245 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 62,811 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 62,776 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 62,624 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 62,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2020 62,604 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 62,507 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2013 62,504 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 62,432 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

SRS light on

temporary repair to rear exhaust mount

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 60,843 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 60,819 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,187 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 43,631 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2006 43,631 miles

Front Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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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Y401 GUF is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y401 GUF, 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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What year was Y401 GUF registered?

Y401 GUF is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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