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DE51 XDC

2001 Mini Mini Cooper

Turquoise Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,457 mi
Last recorded114,457 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Mini Mini Cooper62,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 XDC
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 114,457 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 107,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 107,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment rotation tight (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 107,758 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front bolts through wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolts trough wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pads wrong way inner on outer. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pads wrong way inner on outer. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All under body panels starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 99,539 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 91,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2018 91,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 76,493 miles

exhaust back box rubber broken

fuel tank valve broken

nail in nearside front tyre

oil service ind on

Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,917 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 57,658 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag light on

Pass 3 Oct 2011 46,032 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,891 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,542 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,596 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 22,171 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 22,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 19,062 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

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 XDC is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper in Turquoise with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XDC, 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 XDC is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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