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Y859 KAP

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,032 mi
Last recorded70,032 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY859 KAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 70,032 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 69,703 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 69,286 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,878 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,479 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 68,200 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 68,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,999 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 66,655 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 66,313 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 65,167 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 65,167 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR TO SILL / SILL (5.2.6)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 63,932 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 63,381 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 63,381 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 62,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 62,664 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 62,364 miles

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

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

stonechip in windscreen outside swept area

Pass 4 Aug 2011 61,214 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,237 miles

movement to offside front ball joints

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2010 58,237 miles

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

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

movement to offside front ball joints

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,461 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear fog lamp not working

offside front fog lamp lens damaged, replacement recommended

Pass 26 Apr 2008 49,470 miles

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated due to fouling

o/s/f foglamp lense damaged advise repair

Fail 21 Apr 2008 49,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated due to fouling

o/s/f foglamp lense damaged advise repair

Pass 22 Mar 2007 41,064 miles

advise deterioration of exhaust downpipe flexi section due to fouling / grounding

Fail 21 Mar 2007 41,060 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,030 miles

advise coolant level low monitor

advise oil level low monitor

advise tyre pressures low

exhaust showing age rusty in places advise front flexi section slight damage from grounding out

oil leak

slight play in front suspension joints

slight play in o/s/r hub

Fail 30 Mar 2006 36,030 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise coolant level low monitor

advise oil level low monitor

advise tyre pressures low

exhaust showing age rusty in places advise front flexi section slight damage from grounding out

oil leak

slight play in front suspension joints

slight play in o/s/r hub

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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Y859 KAP 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 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 Y859 KAP, 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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Y859 KAP is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 April 2001.

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