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Y865 WGN

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,774 mi
Last recorded66,774 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY865 WGN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 66,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 64,395 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,657 miles

both sills and o/s/r valance rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2017 61,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

both sills and o/s/r valance rusty

exhaust bracket and manifold loose

Pass 12 Sep 2016 58,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,105 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,983 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 48,670 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,350 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,247 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 42,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 38,646 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 35,526 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,526 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,421 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 27,395 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,017 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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Y865 WGN is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 Y865 WGN, 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 Y865 WGN registered?

Y865 WGN is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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