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Y949 NFB

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

59,724 mi
Last recorded59,724 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 NFB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 59,724 miles

Corrosion to the vehicle underbody in general and both outer sills are corroded in all areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

NS and OS wiper arm mountings are worn

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF and the OSR are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 59,724 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to the vehicle underbody in general and both outer sills are corroded in all areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

NS and OS wiper arm mountings are worn

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF and the OSR are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 57,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear boot floor area weak with corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF and the OSR tyres are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 57,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect NS and OS (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened On the NS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS and OS outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear boot floor area weak with corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF and the OSR tyres are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 55,084 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS front and rear tyres are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has had extensive welding repairs to under body and outer sill sections

Pass 21 Apr 2023 52,592 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing between the front manifold and down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body of vehicle has extensive corrosion throughout and welding repairs carried out in all areas

Fail 20 Apr 2023 52,592 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area at the front ,centre and rear areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing between the front manifold and down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body of vehicle has extensive corrosion throughout and welding repairs carried out in all areas

Pass 27 Apr 2022 49,829 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 49,805 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing bulkhead area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated Fluid leaking from drum (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NS and OS outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 47,908 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS and OS outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe/ manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Weak with corrosion on the NS and OS areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF inner wing bulkhead area,OS outer sill area and the OSR floor areas are weak with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 47,894 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS and OS outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe/ manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Weak with corrosion on the NS and OS areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF inner wing bulkhead area,OS outer sill area and the OSR floor areas are weak with corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 46,695 miles

Surface corrsion to rear subframe and o/s outer sill o/s/r boot floor

Fail 6 May 2020 46,695 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Surface corrsion to rear subframe and o/s outer sill o/s/r boot floor

Pass 16 May 2019 44,730 miles

OSF inner wing area weak with corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF and OSR floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 44,604 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Subframe rear mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OS outer sill at front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed NS and OS outer sidewalls are split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

OSF inner wing area weak with corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSF and OSR floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 49,247 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 42,193 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 40,166 miles

Both outer sills and the vehicle underbody have surface corrosion

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 40,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS and OS (8.2.2)

Both outer sills and the vehicle underbody have surface corrosion

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 38,251 miles

Engine oil leak

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 38,181 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine oil leak

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Slight engine misfire

Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,209 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust in poor condition.

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 36,209 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust in poor condition.

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 34,178 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition.

OSR floor weak with corrosion.

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 34,162 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi joint in poor condition.

OSR floor weak with corrosion.

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 32,159 miles

OS outer sill weak with corrosion.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Some free play in the NS rack-end.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,323 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 28,092 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,127 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges.

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

Rear tyre sidewalls are perished.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 26,127 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges.

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

Rear tyre sidewalls are perished.

Pass 1 May 2009 24,637 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls perished.

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,729 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 22,729 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 19,837 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,210 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 18,076 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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Y949 NFB is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y949 NFB, 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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Y949 NFB is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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