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Y728 TLE

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,390 mi
Last recorded58,390 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY728 TLE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 58,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 58,389 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,276 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 58,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front suspension close to bump stops

Fail 25 Jul 2019 58,232 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front suspension close to bump stops

Pass 23 Jul 2018 58,054 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in o.s.r rad. Arm

Front suspension close to bump stops

Corrosion to rear sub-frame

Front brake pads 85% or more worn

Fail 23 Jul 2018 58,052 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Corrosion to rear sub-frame

Front brake pads 85% or more worn

Front suspension close to bump stops

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in o.s.r rad. Arm

Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,829 miles

Corrosion to rear sub-frame

Front exhaust bracket missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in o.s.r rad. Arm

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Fail 12 Jul 2017 57,825 miles

Emissions not tested Due to excessive exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop Both sides (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Corrosion to rear sub-frame

Front exhaust bracket missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in o.s.r rad. Arm

Unable to fully see front brake pads

Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,374 miles

Front exhaust bracket missing

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust blow

front exhaust bracket missing

Fail 14 Jul 2015 56,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust blow

front exhaust bracket missing

Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust blow

front exhaust bracket missing

Fail 24 Jul 2014 55,960 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust blow

front exhaust bracket missing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 55,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advanced play/wear in both rear suspension arms bushes

front exhaust bracket missing

Fail 2 Aug 2013 55,137 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advanced play/wear in both rear suspension arms bushes

front exhaust bracket missing

Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,997 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

exhaust system noisey only just passed test

hi beam warning light not working

suspension very low

Fail 30 Jun 2012 53,997 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

hi beam warning light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2011 52,938 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,932 miles

both front tyres bald on edge and close to legal limit

none standed exhaust fitted to rear

slight exhaust blow front pipe joint

slight play both front ball joints

slight play both rear radious arms

Fail 10 Aug 2009 50,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres bald on edge and close to legal limit

none standed exhaust fitted to rear

slight exhaust blow front pipe joint

slight play both front ball joints

slight play both rear radious arms

Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,106 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 47,950 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,304 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 35,545 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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Y728 TLE is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y728 TLE, 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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Y728 TLE is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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