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Y685 YCW

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

16,706 mi
Last recorded16,706 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY685 YCW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 16,706 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 16,464 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 16,143 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 15,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 15,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 15,443 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 15,286 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 14,587 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 12,902 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 11,917 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 11,212 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 10,612 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 9,796 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 9,796 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 8,885 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 7,795 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 6,161 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 6,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 5,296 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 4,564 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 3,782 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 3,251 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 3,229 miles

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

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

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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Y685 YCW 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 87%.

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 Y685 YCW, 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 Y685 YCW registered?

Y685 YCW is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y685 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y685 YCW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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