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MJ51 VVC

2001 Mini Mini Cooper

Turquoise Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,541 mi
Last recorded41,541 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Mini Mini Cooper62,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 VVC
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2001
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,541 miles

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

Nearside automatic headlight adjuster not working

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 41,541 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside automatic headlight adjuster not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 35,930 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 35,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 23,168 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 23,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 17,493 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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MJ51 VVC is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper in Turquoise with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MJ51 VVC, 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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What year was MJ51 VVC registered?

MJ51 VVC is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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