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Y72 VOK

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,808 mi
Last recorded66,808 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 VOK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 66,808 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 66,806 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

coolant low

washer aim

Pass 9 Apr 2022 66,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 66,788 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 66,738 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and cracked (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 66,543 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 66,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust is making contact with rear subframe

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated knuckle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated knuckle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear parking brake gaitor is split - into drum

reverse light does not work

Pass 13 Jun 2018 66,439 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 66,003 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 66,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,488 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 65,461 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,420 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 65,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,075 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 60,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,589 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 52,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,271 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 47,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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 1 Aug 2007 41,149 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 36,520 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 36,516 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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Y72 VOK is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y72 VOK, 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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Y72 VOK is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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