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LS51 RTU

2001 Mini One

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mini One77,834 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 RTU
MakeMini
ModelOne
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022

Front Brake disc back plate corroded but remains secure at the time of test (both sides of axle)

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated/cracked

General underside corrosion to many components but none inspected for MOT were seriously weakened at the time of test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear 'lollipop' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone stalk put to passenger front seat ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade split

Fail 10 Jan 2022

Front Brake disc back plate corroded but remains secure at the time of test (both sides of axle)

Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated/cracked

General underside corrosion to many components but none inspected for MOT were seriously weakened at the time of test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear 'lollipop' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone stalk put to passenger front seat ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Wiper blade split

Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,486 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 57,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 57,443 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 need replaced very soon (5.2.3 (e))

underside very corroded , floor , 4x coil sprins ,brake pipes , flexis,sub-frame ,linkrods , all components

Fail 1 Nov 2019 57,442 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 need replaced very soon (5.2.3 (e))

underside very corroded , floor , 4x coil sprins ,brake pipes , flexis,sub-frame ,linkrods , all components

Pass 19 Oct 2018 52,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 52,102 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 47,817 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 47,817 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 46,368 miles

All brake discs corroded

All brake discs corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

sub frame front and rear , shockers and arms and under side all corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2016 46,368 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All brake discs corroded

All brake discs corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

sub frame front and rear , shockers and arms and under side all corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,265 miles

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

front and rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

rear wiper torn

Fail 3 Dec 2015 45,265 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

rear wiper torn

Pass 9 Dec 2014 44,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 44,037 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 43,169 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 40,388 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 38,933 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 38,933 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 17 Dec 2010 37,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 35,387 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 31,608 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 26,850 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,511 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 20,066 miles

corrosion on inner friction surface of both rear brake disc

How Reliable is the Mini One?

Based on 528,090 MOT tests across 55,487 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
55,487
On UK Roads
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LS51 RTU is a 2001 Mini One in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Mini One models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 77,834 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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LS51 RTU is a 2001 Mini One, first registered on 2 November 2001.

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