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Y445 OEV

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

30,382 mi
Last recorded30,382 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY445 OEV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 30,382 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 30,354 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 30,045 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 29,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 29,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 28,968 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 28,491 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 28,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 27,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint blowing (7.1.2)

n/s seal corroded where door shuts

o/s seal corroded where door shuts

Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,385 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 27,383 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s upper and lower (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint n/s upper and lower (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,985 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 26,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,534 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 4 Mar 2014 26,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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 Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,971 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,278 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 24,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,530 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,002 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 24,002 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 23,160 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 22,376 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 21,512 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 20,365 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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Y445 OEV is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 Y445 OEV, 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 Y445 OEV registered?

Y445 OEV is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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