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GX51 TZB

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

13,446 mi
Last recorded13,446 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 TZB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 13,446 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has play ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rack gaiter has a small split on end (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front floor to sill panel has a small hole in it

Offside Rear alloy road wheel has slight damage to outer rim

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 13,430 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor to sill panel corroded

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 13,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 13,414 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 13,407 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 13,396 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 13,385 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 13,383 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 13,373 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 13,362 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 13,350 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 13,338 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 12,591 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2014 12,591 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2013 11,208 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 11,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 10,527 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake efforts low

Pass 30 Nov 2011 9,646 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 9,646 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 9,015 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 7,896 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 7,896 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 6,566 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 4,536 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 2,820 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 2,525 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 TZB 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 GX51 TZB, 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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What year was GX51 TZB registered?

GX51 TZB is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GX51 TZB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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