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YG55 HZH

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,644 mi
Last recorded84,644 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 HZH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,644 miles

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

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

fuel lines corroding under floor at rear, (not leaking)

Fail 22 Oct 2020 84,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame insecurely attached front subframe, nearside front mounting pulled apart (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame insecurely attached front subframe, offside front mounting pulled apart (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

fuel lines corroding under floor at rear (not leaking)

Pass 18 Oct 2019 83,596 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 83,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 81,941 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 81,070 miles

front exhaust blowing slightly

play in o/s upper ball joint

slight play in n/s rear radius arm

Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,535 miles

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

front, front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nsr tyre wearing on inside edge

play in nsf wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jun 2016 77,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front, front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nsr tyre wearing on inside edge

play in nsf wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2015 74,133 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)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake backplate loose

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,036 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,275 miles

Front number plate damaged

General body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Rear foglamp damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2013 67,275 miles

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

Front number plate damaged

General body corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 64,153 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

General body corrosion

Handbrake cables corroding

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 1 Mar 2012 64,153 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust deteriorating

General body corrosion

Handbrake cables corroding

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 62,453 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 62,453 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both rear wheels slightly binding

Hand brake cables corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Reverse lamp not working

Steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Various body corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 53,538 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 46,899 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 46,899 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 41,833 miles

handbrake seizing

play in both rear radius arms

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2007 32,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Mar 2007 32,047 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 23,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YG55 HZH is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YG55 HZH, 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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YG55 HZH is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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