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EX51 DUV

2001 Mini Cooper

Turquoise Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

125,999 mi
Last recorded125,999 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Mini Cooper75,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 DUV
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2022 125,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 114,957 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 114,950 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 109,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 109,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 103,447 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 103,447 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2018 97,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 24 May 2018 97,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 91,836 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 89,709 miles

front tyre valves perished.

n/s/r tyre perished within the tread.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 17 May 2016 89,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyre valves perished.

n/s/r tyre perished within the tread.

various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 8 May 2015 87,565 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 83,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 83,358 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 76,345 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing out of shape.

Fail 10 May 2013 76,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear tyre wearing out of shape.

Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,751 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 68,751 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 60,471 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 60,471 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 52,237 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 52,237 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,840 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 45,840 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 38,783 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 32,747 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 32,572 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2006 24,868 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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EX51 DUV is a 2001 Mini Cooper in Turquoise with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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EX51 DUV is a 2001 Mini Cooper, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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