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Y997 EFR

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

12,307 mi
Last recorded12,307 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 EFR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 12,307 miles

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

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

centre exhaust corroded / slight blow

Pass 11 Jun 2021 12,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 12,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s/f door corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2019 12,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 12,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

steering rack has a slight weep of oil

Pass 6 Sep 2016 12,129 miles

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

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

both rear tyre tread depths on 3mm limit is 1.6mm

steering rack has a misting of oil

Pass 15 May 2015 11,676 miles

n/s/r tyre tread on 3mm

nail in n/s/f tyre with tread depth of 3mm

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

slight play at both front wheel bearings

Pass 25 Apr 2014 11,567 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/f tyre has nail in tread

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 11,264 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2011 10,854 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2010 10,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 10,572 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 10,412 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 10,412 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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Y997 EFR is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 Y997 EFR, 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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Y997 EFR is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 July 2001.

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