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Y886 AOK

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

54,535 mi
Last recorded54,535 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 AOK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 54,535 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 53,233 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2021 53,233 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level top up (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 52,171 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 52,171 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 50,801 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 50,801 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 48,753 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 48,753 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 46,718 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 46,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 44,933 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 43,213 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 43,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 41,046 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2015 41,040 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,747 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 34,613 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 30,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 30,658 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,689 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 21,911 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 17,549 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 14,244 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 10,012 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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Y886 AOK is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y886 AOK, 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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Y886 AOK is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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