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BF51 XNT

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,371 mi
Last recorded52,371 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 XNT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 52,371 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 52,226 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 51,736 miles

Movement in the front suspension ball joints/wheel bearings

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner arches corroded and weak

Fail 11 Jul 2023 51,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor by subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% n/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Movement in the front suspension ball joints/wheel bearings

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear inner arches corroded and weak

Pass 27 Jul 2022 51,149 miles

Movement in the front subframe upper mounts

Fail 20 Jul 2022 51,136 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% out of balance, n/s/r records lower effort, o/s/r back plate damp (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Movement in the front subframe upper mounts

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 50,599 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 50,599 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 50,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,074 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 47,468 miles

internal rattle from the exhaust

Pass 27 Jun 2017 45,592 miles

Rear tyres perished

o/s/r tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2016 43,837 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear subframe surface corrosion

o/s/r tyre worn uneven on the outer edge and perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 42,701 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Surface corrosion on the rear subframe

Fail 6 Jul 2015 42,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Surface corrosion on the rear subframe

Pass 23 Jun 2014 41,731 miles

Oil leak

Slight play n/s/f upper ball joint.

limited clearance front bump stops.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,135 miles

Oil leak

slight play n/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 10 Jul 2012 40,753 miles

Rear radius arm outer seals missing.

Surface corrosion on the rear subframe.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,177 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 39,422 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,735 miles

o/s/r tyre worn uneven.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,827 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 37,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,996 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 36,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2006 35,911 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

The n/s/r tyre has an odd wear pattern.

There is a slight blow from the rear exhaust box.

There is some movement in the front subframe rubber mountings, typical of all rubber mounted minis.

Pass 2 Aug 2005 30,644 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 30,644 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BF51 XNT is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF51 XNT, 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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BF51 XNT is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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