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Y965 JCD

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

43,969 mi
Last recorded43,969 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY965 JCD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 43,969 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective cotton reels (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 43,969 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective cotton reels (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 43,947 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 43,924 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 43,909 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 43,879 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 43,863 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box rubbers split but exhaust still supported

Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,856 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust rubbers split, but exhaust still supported

Fail 5 Oct 2017 43,856 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust rubbers split, but exhaust still supported

Pass 4 Oct 2016 43,853 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2016 43,853 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position latch stuck / seized in open position (8.4.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 43,831 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 43,831 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,798 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 43,796 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,669 miles

major oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2013 43,669 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

major oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,293 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,771 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,721 miles

Oil leak

both front upper ball joints rubbers split no movement

Pass 15 Mar 2008 33,639 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 18,523 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

windscreen repair in zone A

Fail 14 Mar 2007 18,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

windscreen in zone A

Pass 24 Mar 2006 577 miles

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in o/s rear radius arm bushes.

slight wear in front brake discs.

slight wobble on o/s front brake disc.

Fail 20 Mar 2006 577 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight wobble on o/s front brake disc

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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Y965 JCD is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green 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 Y965 JCD, 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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Y965 JCD is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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