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Y806 KAR

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

61,606 mi
Last recorded61,606 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY806 KAR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 61,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 61,606 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 58,571 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 57,227 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 54,566 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 54,132 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 54,132 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 54,098 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))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 51,810 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,524 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened inner bush slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 50,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened inner bush slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,849 miles

n/s/front seat missing not tested

Fail 24 Jun 2015 42,848 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

n/s/front seat missing not tested

Pass 23 May 2014 33,309 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 33,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 May 2013 25,557 miles

nearside front outer sill slightly corroded

offside front outer sill slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 17,926 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 17,926 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 16 May 2011 9,211 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 9,211 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 96,959 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 86,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 86,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 75,947 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 75,947 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

six wheel nut caps incorrectly fitted

Pass 24 May 2007 65,852 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2007 65,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 55,662 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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Y806 KAR is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 Y806 KAR, 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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Y806 KAR is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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