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Y747 VGJ

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,590 mi
Last recorded47,590 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY747 VGJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 47,590 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear [ back end ] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front track control arm bent

Pass 11 Jul 2025 47,554 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 47,550 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 47,423 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 47,423 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 47,277 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 47,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front mount [ un-bonded ] (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/50/13/76V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

engine over heating

Pass 12 Jul 2022 46,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 46,461 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 46,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,902 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 45,515 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 44,953 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 44,953 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 44,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 44,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 43,757 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 23 Mar 2013 43,452 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 43,265 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

the horn has a modified switch.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,265 miles

the horn has a modified switch.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,460 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,552 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 41,552 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,401 miles

engine oil leaks.

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside front seat base not secured.

Fail 13 Mar 2009 40,399 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leaks.

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside front seat base not secured.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,538 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,441 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 34,441 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 30,954 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 30,954 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

slight play in both side front lower ball joints

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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Y747 VGJ is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 Y747 VGJ, 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 Y747 VGJ registered?

Y747 VGJ is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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