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Y412 YGC

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

15,761 mi
Last recorded15,761 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY412 YGC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 15,761 miles

Front N/S & O/S brake discs pitted.

Fuel cap seal perishing

N/S & O/S front floor pans damaged by jacking points-- covered with sealer.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing slightly.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inner edge -- Recommend early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sign of corrosion N/S & O/S lower sills by jacking points.

Slight corrosion front subframe

Fail 20 Jun 2023 15,761 miles

Front N/S & O/S brake discs pitted.

Fuel cap seal perishing

N/S & O/S front floor pans damaged by jacking points-- covered with sealer.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing slightly.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inner edge -- Recommend early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sign of corrosion N/S & O/S lower sills by jacking points.

Slight corrosion front subframe

Pass 27 Jul 2020 15,671 miles

Both front floor pans damaged by jacking points

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge -- Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sign of corrosion both lower sill by jacking points

Sign of slight corrosion front and rear sub frames

Fail 22 Jul 2020 15,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Both front floor pans damaged by jacking points

Front exhaust section deteriorating

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge -- Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Sign of corrosion both lower sill by jacking points

Sign of slight corrosion front and rear sub frames

Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,490 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust flexible section deteriorating

front windscreen wipers smearing/ns wiper arm/ spring weak

nsf tyre wearing inner edge and perishing

osf tyre bald inner edge/main tread worn to wear indicators and perishing/recommend replacement

signs of corrosion both lower sill/jacking points and boot floor

signs of corrosion sub frames

sun visor mounts worn/os just acceptable

Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,282 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 15,133 miles

Both Front Floor Pans Have Slight Damage

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Both Sun Visors Loose

Front Exhaust Section Corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R Shock Absorber Damp

Sign Of Slight Corrosion Both Forward Sills

Sign Of Slight Corrosion Rear Subframe

Slight Oil Leaks

Slight Play In N/S/F Wheel Bearing

Slight Play In O/S/F Top Swivel Joint

Pass 26 Feb 2014 15,133 miles

Both Front Floor Pans Have Slight Damage

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Both Sun Visors Loose

Front Exhaust Section Corroding

O/S/R Shock Absorber Damp

Sign Of Slight Corrosion Both Forward Sills

Sign Of Slight Corrosion Rear Subframe

Slight Oil Leaks

Slight Play In N/S/F Wheel Bearing

Slight Play In O/S/F Top Swivel Joint

Pass 8 Feb 2013 14,840 miles

Drivers Sun Visor Loose

Nail In N/S/F Tyre

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge--Recommend Replacement

O/S/R Shock Absorber Damp

Rear Number Plate Loose --Recommend Attention

Slight Play In N/S/F Lower Ball Joint

Fail 8 Feb 2013 14,840 miles

Drivers Sun Visor Loose

Nail In N/S/F Tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge--Recommend Replacement

O/S/R Shock Absorber Damp

Rear Number Plate Loose --Recommend Attention

Slight Play In N/S/F Lower Ball Joint

Pass 20 Feb 2012 14,666 miles

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Oil Leaks

Slight Corrosion O/S Front Sill

Sun Visors Loose

Pass 24 Feb 2011 14,415 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both sun visors loose

front suspension low/osf just acceptable,very close to bump stop,recommend attention

fuel cap seal perishing

nail in nsf tyre

ns headlamp beam pattern poor/aim on lowest limit acceptable

osf lower sill and floor pan corroding outside prescribed area

play in both osf and nsf lower ball joints,slight play in nsf wheel bearing

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2010 14,196 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns headlamp aim on lowest limit acceptable

osf suspension low,close to bump stop

osf tyre worn inner edge

slight corrosion rear subframe

Pass 17 Feb 2010 14,196 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge

slight corrosion rear subframe

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

ns headlamp aim on lowest limit acceptable

osf suspension low,close to bump stop

Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,761 miles

Drivers Sun Visor Slightly Droopy

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

N/S/F Wiper Blade Smearing Slightly

Slight Play In N/S/F Wheel Bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 13,286 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 12,834 miles

ns aim just acceptable on lower limit

ns wing repeator loose/recommend attention

os aim just acceptable on top limit

slight play osf wheel bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2006 12,107 miles

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

drivers sun visor loose - recommend attention

n/s repeater slightly insecure

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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Y412 YGC is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y412 YGC, 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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Y412 YGC is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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