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Y414 GUF

2001 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

26,615 mi
Last recorded26,615 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY414 GUF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 26,615 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 26,451 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,132 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 25,474 miles

rear tyres craking

Fail 12 Jul 2016 25,469 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable tie bar (2.2.C.1d)

rear tyres craking

Fail 30 May 2012 25,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

crack in exhaust by flange, not leaking, still secure

Pass 30 May 2012 25,200 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

crack in exhaust by flange, not leaking, still secure

Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,097 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Weld repairs to vehicle framework.

Fail 9 Sep 2010 24,095 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,475 miles

both rear tyres cracking and split

Pass 11 Aug 2008 22,063 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2007 20,601 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 20,601 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 18,553 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 16,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 16,513 miles

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

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

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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Y414 GUF is a 2001 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y414 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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Y414 GUF is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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