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Y827 BPA

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

25,504 mi
Last recorded25,504 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY827 BPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 25,504 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 25,178 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 24,787 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 24,787 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 24,315 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 23,640 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 22,814 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 22,204 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 21,621 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 21,158 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 20,492 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 20,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 20,194 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 20,194 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 19,756 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 17,729 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 17,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,450 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 16,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,202 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 13,636 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 12,279 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 12,279 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 11,019 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 9,590 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 8,710 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 7,806 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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Y827 BPA is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y827 BPA, 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

How do I check the history of Y827 BPA?

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What year was Y827 BPA registered?

Y827 BPA is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y827 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y827 BPA shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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