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Y429 HVX

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,210 mi
Last recorded79,210 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 HVX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 79,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 79,133 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 79,131 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 79,119 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all 4 schocks starting to loose dampening effect

judder on rear brakes

o/s/ indicator in wing insecure

o/s/ r lower battry tray corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,063 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 68,543 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 57,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,218 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 38,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,510 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 28,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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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Y429 HVX is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y429 HVX, 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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Y429 HVX is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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