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GU51 XSK

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

42,111 mi
Last recorded42,111 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 XSK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 42,111 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 41,883 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 41,879 miles

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all blacked out (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 41,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2023 41,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,608 miles

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 39,943 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 39,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 37,931 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,455 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 36,440 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 33,701 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,442 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 27,937 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Sep 2013 25,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 23,870 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,289 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 20,322 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 18,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,576 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 16,449 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 16,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 14,134 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 12,168 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 10,051 miles

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

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

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

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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GU51 XSK is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GU51 XSK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU51 XSK registered?

GU51 XSK is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is GU51 XSK safe to buy?

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