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Y793 MNM

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

42,854 mi
Last recorded42,854 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY793 MNM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 42,854 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 42,825 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 42,780 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 42,646 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 42,618 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 42,116 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 16 Jan 2020 41,132 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 40,704 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 37,834 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 37,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 35,919 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 35,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working SIDELIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 33,901 miles

NEARSIDE DRIVING LAMP BROKEN

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive DOOR STEP (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 30,471 miles

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

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

offside doorstep corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 25,786 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 25,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,823 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 23,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 19,520 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,492 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 15,544 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 13,804 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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Y793 MNM is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y793 MNM, 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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Y793 MNM is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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