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Y439 HVX

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,688 mi
Last recorded48,688 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY439 HVX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 48,688 miles

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2013 40,610 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is low on tread

Fail 11 Jul 2013 40,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside 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)

nearside rear tyre is low on tread

Pass 9 Jul 2012 33,427 miles

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

slight movement in nearside front subframe

Fail 9 Jul 2012 33,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight movement in nearside front subframe

Pass 26 Jan 2009 30,428 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 30,399 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 30 Jan 2008 20,898 miles

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

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

both front seat latches have slight up and down movement

clonk on steering when turned lock to lock

front brake pads are getting low

Fail 22 Jan 2008 20,896 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both front seat latches have slight up and down movement

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 18 Dec 2006 133,045 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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Y439 HVX is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y439 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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Y439 HVX is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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