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YNE 343L

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

82,728 mi
Last recorded82,728 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNE 343L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 82,728 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 82,580 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 82,514 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 82,405 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 82,138 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,624 miles

Front Both front seat have movement in rail but secure in position

Gear selector lever is stiff making gear selection relatively difficult

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive where lower arm meets chassis (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,516 miles

All road wheels protrude slightly from wheel arches

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gear selector lever is stiff making gear selection relatively difficult

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 80,514 miles

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

All road wheels protrude slightly from wheel arches

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gear selector lever is stiff making gear selection relatively difficult

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 79,276 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 79,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 74,053 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,654 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 68,653 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,693 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 63,693 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside rear tyre is cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 60,341 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 58,595 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 58,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 54,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 53,939 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2007 47,495 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 39,026 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 39,026 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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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YNE 343L is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue 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 YNE 343L, 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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YNE 343L is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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