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Y666 AJS

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

15,031 mi
Last recorded15,031 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY666 AJS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 15,031 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 15,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2024 14,847 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 14,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower and upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower and upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 14,269 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower and upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower and upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 14,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 13,488 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 13,488 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 13,256 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 13,131 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 13,031 miles

both front tyre treads perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2012 12,950 miles

both front tyre treads perishing

front bump stop clearance low

Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,538 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight side to side movment on the rack

Pass 1 Jun 2010 11,246 miles

play in steering rack mounts

Pass 29 Apr 2009 10,156 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 9,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 9,372 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 9,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 8,505 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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Y666 AJS is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y666 AJS, 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 Y666 AJS registered?

Y666 AJS is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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