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FY51 UGV

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,069 mi
Last recorded61,069 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 UGV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 61,069 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 57,543 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 57,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across front panel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side front subframe mounts perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole in double skinned floor tunnel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 57,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across front panel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both side front subframe mounts perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all fuel pipes corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole in double skinned floor tunnel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 57,498 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central exhaust rubber split

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security small hole in double skined floor tunnel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,477 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 57,477 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 57,320 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 57,320 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 57,027 miles

Front exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 57,024 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,646 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 56,644 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 56,224 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,437 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,585 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 54,585 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 51,433 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 39,551 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2005 39,235 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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FY51 UGV is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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 FY51 UGV, 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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FY51 UGV is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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