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Y831 BPA

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,805 mi
Last recorded74,805 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 BPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 74,805 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 74,139 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 72,824 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 72,824 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 62,775 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 62,775 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 53,902 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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Y831 BPA is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y831 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

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What year was Y831 BPA registered?

Y831 BPA is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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