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KU51 UEN

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

53,644 mi
Last recorded53,644 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 UEN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 53,644 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 53,314 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 52,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 52,174 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 52,165 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 51,095 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside/offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,593 miles

Offside Front panel mounting point corroding

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 48,649 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 48,649 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,459 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,956 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre walls perishing

Fail 4 Aug 2016 46,956 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement subframe rear mount (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger missing (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 14 Aug 2015 46,273 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 46,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,816 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 44,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Sun visors a little loose

Pass 20 Aug 2013 43,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,787 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,156 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 24 Aug 2010 33,321 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 29,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 29,825 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,145 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 26,145 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play nearside rear radius arm

Pass 28 Aug 2007 22,184 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 18,085 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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KU51 UEN 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 73.1%.

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 KU51 UEN, 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 KU51 UEN registered?

KU51 UEN is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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