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Y408 GUF

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,409 mi
Last recorded49,409 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY408 GUF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 49,409 miles

slight movement on centre steering rack

top corossion on centre floor section

top corossion onoffside outer sill

Pass 14 May 2008 47,764 miles

slight movement on centre of steering rack

top corosion on centre floor section

top corosion on off side outer sill

Fail 29 Feb 2008 47,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

several floor areas rusted and weak not holed,

Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,538 miles

Corosion on n/s outer sill.Corosion on metal brake pipe to n/s front flexi brake hose.

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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Y408 GUF is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y408 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 Y408 GUF registered?

Y408 GUF is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 July 2001.

Is Y408 GUF safe to buy?

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