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DY51 MPV

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,643 mi
Last recorded31,643 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 MPV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 31,643 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 31,525 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 31,521 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 31,381 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 31,212 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 31,072 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 30,920 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 30,915 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2019 30,546 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 30,526 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 30,461 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,408 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,943 miles

Both rear tyres low on raised tread.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 29,939 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres low on raised tread.

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,683 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 25,392 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 3 Oct 2005 18,863 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 18,685 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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DY51 MPV is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2001 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 35,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY51 MPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 25 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY51 MPV registered?

DY51 MPV is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is DY51 MPV safe to buy?

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