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Y429 WFC

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

36,195 mi
Last recorded36,195 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 WFC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 36,195 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened attachmount to floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier batttery loose in boot (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 36,195 miles

Front Emissions not tested not tested due to front pipe flexi blowing badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement mount / stabizer bar rubbers worn movment (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sills corroded and holed n/s front and rear o/s rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated holed and corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened attachmount to floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier batttery loose in boot (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 34,814 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside floor pan slight corrosion

Fail 26 Mar 2020 34,767 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

nearside and offside front outer sills starting to corrode

nearside front floor pan starting to corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2019 23,602 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 18,740 miles

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

slight split offside steering rack gaiter

Fail 3 Jan 2018 18,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

slight split offside steering rack gaiter

Pass 20 Oct 2016 8,551 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 8,551 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 2,152 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 2,152 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 WFC is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 WFC, 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 WFC is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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