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Y998 XGK

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

28,211 mi
Last recorded28,211 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY998 XGK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 28,211 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 26,871 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 23,652 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 21,176 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 18,440 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 16,463 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 16,085 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 15,785 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,785 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 15,030 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Apr 2014 15,030 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2013 14,485 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 14,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2012 13,850 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 13,850 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 13,186 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 13,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 12,390 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 12,390 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 11,449 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 11,449 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2008 10,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 11 May 2007 9,478 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 9,478 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 8,463 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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Y998 XGK is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour 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 Y998 XGK, 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 Y998 XGK registered?

Y998 XGK is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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