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Y492 REC

2001 Mini Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,270 mi
Last recorded124,270 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Mini Mini Cooper62,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY492 REC
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 124,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 121,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 116,975 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 114,207 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 112,389 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 105,455 miles

Electic power steering pump noisey

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

slight play in steering column

Fail 1 Dec 2016 105,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dull (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Electic power steering pump noisey

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 20 Nov 2015 100,305 miles

Engine oil low

No engine coolant in expansion tank

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft boot split but not letting water or dirt inside

Power steering electric motor noisy and system weep of fluid

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Hard to inspect (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 100,305 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil low

No engine coolant in expansion tank

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft boot split but not letting water or dirt inside

Power steering electric motor noisy and system weep of fluid

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Hard to inspect (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 93,574 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

center stop light not working

Fail 21 Nov 2014 93,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

center stop light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2013 84,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 76,491 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,327 miles

n/s dxrive shaft oil seal leaking

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jan 2012 70,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s dxrive shaft oil seal leaking

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,189 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 65,189 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 59,560 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 56,831 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 53,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 48,592 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 38,392 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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Y492 REC is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2001 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 62,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y492 REC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Mini Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y492 REC registered?

Y492 REC is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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The MOT history for Y492 REC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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