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LB51 POP

2004 Mini Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,176 mi
Last recorded98,176 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mini Mini One61,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 POP
MakeMini
ModelMini One
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 98,176 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 97,788 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 97,669 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2023 93,260 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 93,196 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 89,646 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 89,570 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 82,538 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 76,205 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 75,866 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,521 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Mini One?

Based on 10,863 MOT tests across 1,925 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,925
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 140
Headlamp aim too low 73
position lamp(s) not working 66
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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LB51 POP is a 2004 Mini Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2004 Mini Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 61,363 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 One fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB51 POP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mini Mini One typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Mini Mini One is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB51 POP registered?

LB51 POP is a 2004 Mini Mini One, first registered on 6 July 2004.

Is LB51 POP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB51 POP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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