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Y842 CAG

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,748 mi
Last recorded65,748 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY842 CAG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 65,748 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,087 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 636,349 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 63,497 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,569 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 61,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,046 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,144 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,326 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,857 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 47,311 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,643 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 42,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,197 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,942 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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Y842 CAG is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y842 CAG, 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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Y842 CAG is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y842 CAG safe to buy?

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