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Y78 AKL

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

25,937 mi
Last recorded25,937 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY78 AKL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 25,937 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 25,874 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 25,708 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 25,708 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 25,665 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 25,443 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 25,443 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 24,820 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 24,810 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 24,089 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 24,089 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 23,459 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 23,459 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 23,174 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,599 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 22,599 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,015 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 22,006 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 20,416 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 19,352 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 18,123 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,531 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 16,531 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,764 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 14,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 4 Sep 2008 13,224 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 11,441 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 9,844 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 9,844 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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Y78 AKL is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 Y78 AKL, 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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Y78 AKL is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 May 2001.

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