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BF51 ZDA

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,751 mi
Last recorded25,751 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

RegistrationBF51 ZDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 25,751 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 25,747 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 25,741 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 25,740 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 25,716 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 25,715 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 25,704 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 25,648 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 25,587 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 25,516 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 25,499 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 25,404 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 25,328 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 25,328 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 25,201 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 24,808 miles

Battery insecure

interior mirror not fitted

offside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,534 miles

offside front headlamp lens cracked(not affecting beam image or pattern)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 21,721 miles

offside front headlamp glass cracked

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 ZDA is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ZDA, 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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What year was BF51 ZDA registered?

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

Is BF51 ZDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 ZDA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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