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GV51 FFH

2001 Mini Mini Cooper

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,994 mi
Last recorded63,994 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Mini Mini Cooper62,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV51 FFH
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 63,994 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 51,119 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 51,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,702 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 47,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,708 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 39,484 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,162 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 35,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 29,783 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished o/s/r tyre inner sidewall slight damage

Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,524 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 26,034 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 25,996 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mini Mini Cooper?

Based on 12,546 MOT tests across 2,117 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
4,648
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
Brake pipe excessively corroded 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 122
Headlamp aim too low 108
position lamp(s) not working 104
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GV51 FFH is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Mini Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 62,832 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 Mini Mini Cooper fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV51 FFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was GV51 FFH registered?

GV51 FFH is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is GV51 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV51 FFH shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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