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Y988 ACW

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,243 mi
Last recorded69,243 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY988 ACW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 69,243 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 69,240 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,323 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 66,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,554 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,778 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,630 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 61,630 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 61,113 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 58,111 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 57,246 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 57,246 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,142 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 57,142 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 56,064 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 54,583 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 51,826 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 51,804 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 51,796 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,913 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 49,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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Y988 ACW is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y988 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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Y988 ACW is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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