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Y748 OMO

2001 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,718 mi
Last recorded77,718 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY748 OMO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 77,718 miles

Both front upper ball joints have slight play

Pass 26 Mar 2025 77,507 miles

hazard light switch poor

o/s/f & n/s/f upper ball joint has slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2025 77,507 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

hazard light switch poor

o/s/f & n/s/f upper ball joint has slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2024 77,008 miles

hazard light switch in poor condition

play in both front upper ball joints

Pass 3 Apr 2023 76,942 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 76,230 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 75,777 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 75,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 74,903 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 74,746 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 74,429 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 73,875 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 73,323 miles

O/S rough when rotated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2013 72,042 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 72,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Advise - Offside rear tyre cacked on sidewall.

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 69,827 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 69,827 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 May 2011 65,275 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 65,275 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Advise tracking way out

Pass 29 Apr 2010 60,083 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 51,770 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 46,531 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 38,781 miles

nearside number plate lamp dirty

nearside side repeater insecure

slight gas leak on exhaust

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,044 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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Y748 OMO is a 2001 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y748 OMO, 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 Y748 OMO registered?

Y748 OMO is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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