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Y661 OAE

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

32,222 mi
Last recorded32,222 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 OAE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 32,222 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 32,205 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 32,171 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 32,138 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 32,113 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2020 31,549 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 31,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 31,392 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,298 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 31,149 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 30,956 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 29,606 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2014 29,591 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2013 28,216 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 28,213 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 28,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,191 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,162 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 27,652 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 26,179 miles

corrosion showing around off-side rear sub-frame mounting (view inside boot)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 26,168 miles

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

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

corrosion showing around off-side rear sub-frame mounting (view inside boot)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,064 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 21,388 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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Y661 OAE is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 Y661 OAE, 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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Y661 OAE is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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