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Y42 NFM

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

28,439 mi
Last recorded28,439 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY42 NFM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 28,439 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 28,004 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 27,998 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 27,981 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 27,912 miles

Coolant leak Expansion tank area ()

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 27,912 miles

Coolant leak Expansion tank area ()

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box split at inlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 27,187 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 26,409 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 24,769 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 23,467 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 23,467 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 22,059 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,364 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 19,364 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 15,127 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 11,760 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 8,848 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 8,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 8,835 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 8,825 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 8,805 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 8,472 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 8,472 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 8,137 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 8,015 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,898 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 17,810 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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Y42 NFM is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y42 NFM, 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 Y42 NFM registered?

Y42 NFM is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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