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51 SAN

2010 Mini Mini (R57)

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,109 mi
Last recorded70,109 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Mini Mini (R57)55,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration51 SAN
MakeMini
ModelMini (R57)
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 70,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 70,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 66,612 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 63,038 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion, not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexy slight damage/deterioration

Fail 2 Jan 2024 63,033 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion, not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexy slight damage/deterioration

Pass 22 Dec 2022 59,553 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust deteriorating

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 57,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-joint corroded and deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 55,150 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 53,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 53,236 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 49,481 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 45,242 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 40,682 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,293 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 32,921 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 24,910 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 16,828 miles

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)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini (R57)?

Based on 45,115 MOT tests across 3,155 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,754
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
3,155
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 324
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 244
Registration plate lamp not working 223
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51 SAN is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57) in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Mini Mini (R57) models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 55,108 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mini Mini (R57) fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 51 SAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini (R57) typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 16 years old, this Mini Mini (R57) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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51 SAN is a 2010 Mini Mini (R57), first registered on 23 April 2010.

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