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Y889 JDF

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

30,655 mi
Last recorded30,655 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 JDF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 30,655 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 30,517 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 30,384 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 30,081 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 29,765 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 29,719 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,568 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 29,568 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,512 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 29,310 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 28,825 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear subframe mounting bushes deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2013 28,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear subframe mounting bushes deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,009 miles

n/s/f subframe mounting bush

o/s/f subframe mounting bush worn

Fail 23 Aug 2012 27,009 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f subframe mounting bush

o/s/f subframe mounting bush worn

Pass 12 Aug 2011 25,333 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 23,304 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,211 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 14,446 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 13,567 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 13,564 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 12,933 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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Y889 JDF is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y889 JDF, 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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Y889 JDF is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 May 2001.

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