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Y663 GTG

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,095 mi
Last recorded71,095 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY663 GTG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 71,095 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 70,591 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 69,906 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 69,870 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 69,123 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 68,179 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 68,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 66,838 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 64,787 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and rear quarter has corrosion but not holed or seriously weakened (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and rear quarter has corrosion but not holed or seriously weakened (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 61,049 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion varies areas along the sill section. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion various areas along the sill section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,944 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 56,752 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 56,752 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,659 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 49,473 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on o/s door step

Pass 30 Apr 2011 47,792 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,692 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,266 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear foot brake readings low also n/side hand brake reading low

front number plate damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,642 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 38,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 35,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,795 miles

stone chip in nearside headlight

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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Y663 GTG is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y663 GTG, 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 Y663 GTG registered?

Y663 GTG is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 May 2001.

Is Y663 GTG safe to buy?

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