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DE51 MGV

2001 Mini Mini Cooper

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

114,960 mi
Last recorded114,960 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mini Mini Cooper62,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 MGV
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 114,960 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 111,423 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 106,251 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 104,977 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,471 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 96,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 96,798 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 91,146 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 91,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 85,144 miles

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 85,139 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 80,556 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 77,067 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 76,187 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 76,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 72,193 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,963 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 67,963 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,027 miles

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.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 63,027 miles

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.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 55,145 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 55,142 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 49,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 49,230 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 43,677 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 43,677 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 37,243 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 37,241 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 31,221 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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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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