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MG51 COO

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,302 mi
Last recorded66,302 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG51 COO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 66,302 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 66,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 65,952 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 65,542 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 64,964 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 64,573 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 64,023 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 64,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 63,364 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 62,301 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 61,367 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 60,452 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 60,446 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 59,694 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,372 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 59,338 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,481 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 57,513 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,937 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 55,721 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 53,474 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 53,474 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 49,413 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 41,205 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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MG51 COO is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MG51 COO, 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 MG51 COO registered?

MG51 COO is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for MG51 COO shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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