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PG51 MCS

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,363 mi
Last recorded7,363 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 MCS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 7,363 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 7,363 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 7,081 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 6,969 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 6,965 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 6,958 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 6,954 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 6,856 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 6,522 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n\s\r service brake low effort

Pass 3 Oct 2006 6,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n\s\r service brake low effort

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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PG51 MCS is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PG51 MCS, 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 PG51 MCS registered?

PG51 MCS is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is PG51 MCS safe to buy?

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