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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear jacking mount missing
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Rear exhaust baffles noisy
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front jacking mount missing
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant level near minimum.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS
Coolant level near minimum.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?
Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF51 TLO is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BF51 TLO, 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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BF51 TLO is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 2001.
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