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YD51 FBZ

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,325 mi
Last recorded63,325 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD51 FBZ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 63,325 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 62,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer cracking on weld (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 62,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have very slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 61,555 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 60,937 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 60,355 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,671 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Some deterioration present exhaust front pipe

Pass 24 Aug 2018 58,746 miles

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

Some deterioration present exhaust front pipe

Pass 11 Aug 2017 57,706 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 57,706 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,724 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 55,218 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 55,151 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 53,597 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 52,100 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,611 miles

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

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

offside front sill has corrosion outside of prescibed area

Fail 21 Aug 2012 50,611 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front sill has corrosion outside of prescibed area

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,606 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 48,606 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,230 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 43,369 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,369 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,782 miles

There is slight corrosion on exhaust front pipe.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 34,142 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 34,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,842 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2005 24,736 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 24,736 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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YD51 FBZ is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD51 FBZ, 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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YD51 FBZ is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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