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Y866 GNL

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

22,865 mi
Last recorded22,865 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY866 GNL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 22,865 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 22,853 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 22,840 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 22,840 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement offside rear handbrake clevis joint seized (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 22,834 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 22,804 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 22,804 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2021 22,779 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 22,767 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 22,706 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 22,691 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 22,676 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 22,606 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 22,131 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 22,118 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 22,064 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 22,058 miles

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

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

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

exhaust manifold heatshield insecure and rattling

nearside rear tyre aged perished and split, advise renewal (175/50x13 Dunlop SP Sport 3000)

offside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 22 May 2012 21,475 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking, advise renewal

Pass 13 May 2011 21,366 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 21,342 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 21,176 miles

both front subframe lower rear sandwich mount bushes soft and worn, advise replacement

nearside rear service and parking brake slightly low

Fail 15 May 2009 21,176 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

both front subframe lower rear sandwich mount bushes soft and worn, advise replacement

nearside rear service and parking brake slightly low

Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,973 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,379 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 May 2006 19,062 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 19,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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Y866 GNL is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y866 GNL, 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 Y866 GNL registered?

Y866 GNL is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 July 2001.

Is Y866 GNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y866 GNL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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