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Y425 ECH

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,056 mi
Last recorded16,056 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY425 ECH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 16,056 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 15,566 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 15,354 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 15,345 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 14,434 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 13,949 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 13,927 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 13,915 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 13,580 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 13,412 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 13,002 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 13,001 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 12,973 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 12,179 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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Y425 ECH 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 85.7%.

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 Y425 ECH, 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 Y425 ECH registered?

Y425 ECH is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is Y425 ECH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y425 ECH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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