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LD51 UGE

2001 Mini Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,890 mi
Last recorded11,890 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Mini Mini Cooper62,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD51 UGE
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 11,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 11,885 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 111,929 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 104,292 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 104,288 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction mirror dangle (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 100,996 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 95,394 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 95,393 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer rubber broken (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,266 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 92,248 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 86,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 86,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 79,072 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,317 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 67,589 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 63,221 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,060 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 46,180 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,621 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 24,815 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 16,539 miles

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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LD51 UGE is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD51 UGE, 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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LD51 UGE is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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