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Y957 OAW

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,677 mi
Last recorded34,677 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 OAW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 34,677 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 34,675 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 34,664 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 34,662 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 34,653 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 34,638 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 33,301 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 31,658 miles

Central exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2017 31,124 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front flexi section exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 May 2016 29,508 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2015 27,510 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,261 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)

Pass 2 May 2013 22,815 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 21,031 miles

Dipped beams on lower limit.

Pass 4 May 2011 19,468 miles

Dipped beams on lower limit.

Fail 4 May 2011 19,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/s rear service brake lower performance than o/s.

Pass 5 May 2010 18,132 miles

Dipped beams on lower limit.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,759 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,383 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 153,835 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 13,128 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 6 May 2006 11,287 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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Y957 OAW is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y957 OAW, 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 Y957 OAW registered?

Y957 OAW is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y957 OAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y957 OAW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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