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DV51 ZSZ

2001 Mini Cooper

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,102 mi
Last recorded132,102 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mini Cooper75,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 ZSZ
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 132,102 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 132,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 125,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 125,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 121,293 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 116,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

fuel tank straps are corroded not seriously weakened

Fail 30 Aug 2019 116,598 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake discs are slightly corroded

fuel tank straps are corroded not seriously weakened

Fail 7 Jul 2016 116,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S AND N/S (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

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

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE

Pass 12 Jan 2015 106,575 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

front bumper and o/s arch damaged but not affecting steering or suspension

Fail 22 Dec 2014 106,048 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2013 97,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play developing in N/S steering rack end

Pass 17 Nov 2012 93,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to o/s & n/s rear seats

Pass 14 Nov 2011 89,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2010 84,574 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2009 79,118 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 79,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 75,030 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 70,229 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 70,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 63,600 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 49,705 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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DV51 ZSZ is a 2001 Mini Cooper in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 75,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 25 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV51 ZSZ is a 2001 Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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