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Y987 ACW

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,216 mi
Last recorded73,216 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 ACW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 73,216 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 73,183 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 73,173 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 73,009 miles

corrossion nearside front sill and floor and offside floor

Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,858 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE HAS A LITTLE DAMAGE BUT REARS OK

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play

Offside Rear rfont to rear brake pipe has slight corrossion

Surface Corrossion on drivers floor

Fail 18 Jun 2015 72,858 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

has corrossion on floor by front on drivers side

rear radius arm partially siezed

Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,659 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 63,978 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,904 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,016 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 46,016 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,945 miles

Rear 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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Y987 ACW is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y987 ACW, 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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Y987 ACW is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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