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GX51 TZA

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,599 mi
Last recorded47,599 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 TZA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 47,599 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2026 47,599 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 46,806 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2025 46,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 45,888 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 41,516 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 40,091 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 38,831 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 38,345 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 36,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,833 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,469 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 32,469 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 31,496 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,082 miles

Battery earth cable requires tightening

Front exhaust downpipe join has slight exhaust gas leak

Offside rear wheel bearing has free play

Spare tyre deflated

Fail 20 Apr 2015 30,082 miles

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

Battery earth cable requires tightening

Front exhaust downpipe join has slight exhaust gas leak

Offside rear wheel bearing has free play

Spare tyre deflated

Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,281 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,617 miles

Both Front Floor Pans Damaged By Jacking Points

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 26,160 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front Floor pads damaged by front jacking points.

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to front brake discs

Small cut in outer side wall of N/S/F Tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,418 miles

Front Floor Pans Slightly Damaged Buy Jacking Points.

N/S/F Tyre Has Small Cut In Outer Side Wall.

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 25,418 miles

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

Front Floor Pans Slightly Damaged Buy Jacking Points.

N/S/F Tyre Has Small Cut In Outer Side Wall.

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 24,359 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,095 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,048 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 30 Oct 2007 17,048 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,262 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 15,258 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 12,820 miles

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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GX51 TZA is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX51 TZA, 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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GX51 TZA is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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