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Y824 SBJ

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

30,124 mi
Last recorded30,124 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY824 SBJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 30,124 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 29,969 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 29,491 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 29,414 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 29,414 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 29,217 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 29,088 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 28,993 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 28,951 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 28,351 miles

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

Nearside & offside has slight corrosion to sill

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 27,758 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 27,756 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 27,476 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 27,083 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,674 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 25,928 miles

n/s washer jet weak

Pass 3 May 2013 25,779 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 25,779 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 25,624 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,923 miles

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

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

slight play in drivers seat

Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,876 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,888 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 19,808 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 14,930 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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Y824 SBJ is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 Y824 SBJ, 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 Y824 SBJ registered?

Y824 SBJ is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 April 2001.

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