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Y717 SHR

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,305 mi
Last recorded43,305 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 SHR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 43,305 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 43,132 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,081 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 43,081 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 42,988 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2011 42,717 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 31 Dec 2010 40,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen wipers only working on low speed

Fail 20 Dec 2010 40,064 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

windscreen wipers only working on low speed

Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,686 miles

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

wipers only working on one speed

Pass 24 Dec 2008 28,780 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 28,778 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 25,372 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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Y717 SHR is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y717 SHR, 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 Y717 SHR registered?

Y717 SHR is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 July 2001.

Is Y717 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y717 SHR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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