MOT Status
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114,960 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Handbrake just met requirements
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
edge wearing at both rear tyres
fuel cap seal splitting
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
dark tint at side windows
imbalance at rear brakes noted nuruing RBT
slight play at front wishbone rear mounts
wheel trims and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
dark tint at side windows
edge wearing at both rear tyres
engine levels low
fuel cap seal splitting
imbalance at rear brakes noted nuruing RBT
rear exhaust mount bracket fractured
slight play at front wishbone rear mounts
wheel trims and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
air bag light illuminated.
nearside seat retraction handle not working.
rear exhaust box outer skinn corroded badly.
slight play/wear at steering rack ends.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
air bag light illuminated.
nearside seat retraction handle not working.
rear exhaust box outer skinn corroded badly.
slight play/wear at steering rack ends.
both front suspension top strut mountings corroded causing juddering whilst driving/manouvering.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
nearside front brake disk worn
offside front brake disk worn
offside rear brake disk worn
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front brake disk worn
offside front brake disk worn
offside rear brake disk worn
air bag lamp on
fuel cap seal splitting
RECOM REPLACEMENT REAR BRAKE PADS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
general underbody/mechanical component surface corrosion
imbalance at rear brakes
outer sill covers and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection
rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
RECOM REPLACEMENT REAR BRAKE PADS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air bag lamp on
fuel cap seal splitting
general underbody/mechanical component surface corrosion
imbalance at rear brakes
outer sill covers and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection
rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s and n/s rear tyre wear ( RECOM' REPLACEMENT )
o/s screen wash jet high
reverse lamp inoperative
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
o/s and n/s rear tyre wear ( RECOM' REPLACEMENT )
o/s head lamp aim on lower limit
o/s screen wash jet high
reverse lamp inoperative
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE51 MGV is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 DE51 MGV, 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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DE51 MGV is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 8 October 2001.
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