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Y761 VEF

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,112 mi
Last recorded69,112 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY761 VEF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 69,112 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 69,105 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 68,693 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 67,611 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 66,106 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,782 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 64,285 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 63,903 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,337 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 62,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 60,202 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 60,111 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,875 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 57,849 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)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured shockabsorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 55,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 8 Jun 2015 55,677 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,798 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,723 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,032 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,711 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 44,540 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 42,258 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 37,971 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 32,002 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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Y761 VEF is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y761 VEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y761 VEF registered?

Y761 VEF is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y761 VEF safe to buy?

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