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Y905 RES

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,014 mi
Last recorded73,014 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY905 RES
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 73,014 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 72,827 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 72,790 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 72,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 72,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 72,028 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 71,987 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres showing cracks

exhaust system corroded/rear box cracked

front and rear subframes showing corrosion

fuel pipes showing corrosion

oil leak around gearbox

rear valance weak/corroded

slight play in all 4 front ball joints

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,640 miles

Oil leak very bad

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both sides inner sills corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 71,640 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from nearside rear flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from offside rear flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,291 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s sill holed and corroded but not at a prescribed area

Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,578 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 63,041 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 63,041 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 62,000 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 59,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2011 59,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,007 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 56,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,024 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 54,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 52,231 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 52,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 50,178 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 50,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

NO OIL ON DIPSTICK

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2006 44,380 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 44,380 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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Y905 RES is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y905 RES, 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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Y905 RES is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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