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Y483 NMO

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

52,959 mi
Last recorded52,959 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY483 NMO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 52,959 miles

Front both front seats locked into position

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2025 51,925 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 50,908 miles

Exhaust slightly rubs ground

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe starting to show rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe starting to show rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 49,613 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 48,011 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 46,404 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 46,360 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 44,994 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 43,236 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 41,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2018 41,804 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 40,421 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 38,507 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 36,911 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 35,010 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 33,190 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 31,567 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,041 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 29,061 miles

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

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

rear number plate is slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Mar 2009 28,017 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,593 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 21,328 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 18,240 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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Y483 NMO is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 Y483 NMO, 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 Y483 NMO registered?

Y483 NMO is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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