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Y40 SJB

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,578 mi
Last recorded38,578 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 SJB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 38,578 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 38,001 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 37,951 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 37,580 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 37,460 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 37,165 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 36,777 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 36,636 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 36,623 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,667 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 34,737 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 34,737 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 1 May 2013 34,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions lambda reading at limit due to leaks on exhaust joints

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 29 Sep 2011 33,548 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions lambda reading at limit due to leaks on exhaust joints

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 29 Sep 2010 33,090 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 31,567 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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Y40 SJB is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y40 SJB, 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 Y40 SJB registered?

Y40 SJB is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y40 SJB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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