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AV51 VPG

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,644 mi
Last recorded35,644 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 VPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 35,644 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Oct 2024 35,264 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 35,264 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2023 34,320 miles

Both front tyres worn

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil cap missing

Pass 2 Nov 2022 32,481 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 32,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 30,773 miles

chip in screen

Fail 23 Jun 2021 30,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front lower shock bush perishing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight play

both front outer c/v boots perishing

chip in screen

Pass 15 Jun 2020 29,665 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 29,367 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2017 29,356 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step sill/ outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside outer sill corroding

Offside Front top ball joint slight play

both front outer c/v boots perished

chip in screen

front shock bottom bush's perished

front step sills corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2016 28,447 miles

Nearside outer sill corroding

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

both front outer c/v boots perished

both front step sills corroding

child seat

Pass 25 Feb 2015 26,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front outer c/v boot perished

both front step sills corroding

chip in screen

offside front top ball joint slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in screen

Pass 22 Feb 2013 23,279 miles

both rear tyres worn low outer edge

exhaust flexy deteriorated

offside front step sill corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 21,902 miles

chip in screen

front exhaust flex damaged

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2011 20,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in screen

Pass 2 Mar 2010 18,923 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,504 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,158 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 12,450 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 11,892 miles

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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AV51 VPG is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV51 VPG, 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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AV51 VPG is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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