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BG51 GRZ

2001 Mini Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,375 mi
Last recorded41,375 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Mini Mini Cooper62,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 GRZ
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,375 miles

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

slight play nearside front anti roll bar outer link rod

very slight dampness front suspension legs

Fail 7 Oct 2008 39,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,381 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 35,433 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 35,433 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,682 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 28,050 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 28,050 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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BG51 GRZ is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG51 GRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG51 GRZ registered?

BG51 GRZ is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is BG51 GRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG51 GRZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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