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2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

53,967 mi
Last recorded53,967 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 BAN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 53,967 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 53,965 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 53,553 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 53,256 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 52,518 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 52,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 52,186 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 51,217 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 50,740 miles

Nearside sill corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,870 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 48,548 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,720 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,751 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,242 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 41,591 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jul 2013 39,614 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,489 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 34,777 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 33,011 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,628 miles

Suspension height slightly low on offside.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,984 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 21,029 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,437 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 17,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 13,690 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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Y703 BAN is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 Y703 BAN, 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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Y703 BAN is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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