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PE51 YJW

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,867 mi
Last recorded5,867 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE51 YJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 5,867 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 5,371 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 4,864 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 4,557 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 4,463 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 4,341 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 4,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 4,150 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 3,889 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 3,709 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 3,543 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 3,435 miles

Slight play in N/S front wheel bearing

Slight play in N/S rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Oct 2014 3,435 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlamps misting up on the inside

Slight play in N/S front wheel bearing

Slight play in N/S rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 3,289 miles

Off side and near side steering rack gaiters getting perished.

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 29 Oct 2012 3,142 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 3,012 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 2,874 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 2,679 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 2,513 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 2,277 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 1,366 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 1,366 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear service brakes slightly low performance recomend further inspection

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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PE51 YJW is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PE51 YJW, 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.

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What year was PE51 YJW registered?

PE51 YJW is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is PE51 YJW safe to buy?

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