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Y716 SSE

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,351 mi
Last recorded23,351 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 SSE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 23,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at tail silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake performance slightly low

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 22,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 21,899 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 20,791 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 19,956 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 19,684 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 19,684 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 19,668 miles

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

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

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

Rear sub frame corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2018 18,916 miles

Nearside passenger door corroded along bottom edge of door

Rear sub frame corroding

off & nearside floor panel corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2017 18,393 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 18,393 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 18,182 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer sills corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2016 18,180 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mount bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both outer sills corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2015 16,821 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 16,819 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 11 Jul 2014 16,466 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 16,464 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear handbrake performance slightly poor

Pass 4 Jul 2013 15,067 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres below 2mm 175/50r13 72v

Fail 3 Jul 2013 15,067 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres below 2mm 175/50r13 72v

Pass 28 Jun 2012 14,628 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edge of tread

possible fault with horn push

Pass 22 Jun 2011 13,689 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,476 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 13,474 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,131 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 12,105 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 10,654 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 10,654 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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Y716 SSE is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y716 SSE, 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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Y716 SSE is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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