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OE51 YTU

2001 Mini Mini Cooper

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

61,071 mi
Last recorded61,071 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Mini Mini Cooper62,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 YTU
MakeMini
ModelMini Cooper
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 61,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamps tinged blue/poor patterns

oil below minimum / topped up

Fail 22 May 2009 61,071 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

headlamps tinged blue/poor patterns

oil below minimum / topped up

Pass 28 May 2008 52,381 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 52,381 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,892 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 45,892 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 33,136 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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OE51 YTU is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper in Silver 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 OE51 YTU, 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 OE51 YTU registered?

OE51 YTU is a 2001 Mini Mini Cooper, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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