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AA51 SAR

2015 Mini First

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

85,711 mi
Last recorded85,711 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA51 SAR
MakeMini
ModelFirst
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 85,711 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 81,972 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 81,972 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 77,653 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 77,653 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 72,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 70,039 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 70,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 65,030 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 64,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 64,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 60,516 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 59,657 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 57,694 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 57,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 54,103 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 50,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension shock top has slight movment in it

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

Pass 27 May 2020 48,434 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 48,434 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,965 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 44,059 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Jun 2018 38,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 26,852 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 26,852 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 33,263 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 28,515 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 24,102 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 20,224 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,390 miles

O/S/F Tyre has 3 separate cuts in the outter sidewall not exposing the cords

How Reliable is the Mini First?

Based on 24,465 MOT tests across 2,070 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
4,938
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
2,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 168
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AA51 SAR is a 2015 Mini First in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

The most common reason a Mini First fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA51 SAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini First typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 11 years old, this Mini First is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AA51 SAR registered?

AA51 SAR is a 2015 Mini First, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is AA51 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA51 SAR shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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