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Y324 PAP

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

67,541 mi
Last recorded67,541 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY324 PAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 67,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 67,379 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 66,410 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 65,635 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 64,932 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 64,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 64,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 63,027 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 63,026 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 62,619 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,708 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 61,708 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,509 miles

front of o/s and n/s outer sill correded but not structural

Fail 28 Jun 2016 61,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s front floor (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front floor (2.4.A.3)

front of o/s and n/s outer sill correded but not structural

Pass 4 Jul 2015 60,250 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 59,504 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)

o/s front outer sill corroded and holed

rear subframe rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2014 59,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

o/s front outer sill corroded and holed

rear subframe rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 56,835 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 56,032 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 16 Jan 2012 56,032 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

o/s outer sill very rusty

slight lift play in o/s and n/s front bottom ball joints

Pass 16 Dec 2010 55,972 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

Fail 15 Dec 2010 55,972 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 23 Dec 2008 54,678 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts to both front tyre inner sidewalls no cords exsposed

slight body corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2008 54,674 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cuts to both front tyre inner sidewalls no cords exsposed

slight body corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2007 43,810 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,171 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 32,171 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 28,123 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 28,120 miles

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

long travel on hand brake lever

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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Y324 PAP is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 Y324 PAP, 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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Y324 PAP is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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