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Y48 LLG

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,980 mi
Last recorded35,980 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 LLG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 35,980 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 35,979 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 34,865 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 34,864 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction both sun visors wont stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 32,201 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 29,130 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 29,130 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,760 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 25,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,729 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 21,790 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 21,738 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 19,621 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slightly oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2012 17,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre rubber compounds cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,567 miles

front wipers smeary

slight cracks in fuel cap

Pass 29 Jun 2010 13,844 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 11,878 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 11,833 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 8,873 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 5,783 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 3,867 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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Y48 LLG is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y48 LLG, 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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Y48 LLG is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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