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PN51 STX

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,019 mi
Last recorded93,019 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 STX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,019 miles

Front valance rusty

Front wings and sill rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe rusty

Fail 18 Mar 2019 93,011 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wings and sill rusty

Front valance rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2018 88,285 miles

Oil leak ()

both front sills rusty

front wings and valanace rusty

rear subframe rusty

Fail 13 Mar 2018 88,281 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

both front sills rusty

front wings and valanace rusty

rear subframe rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2017 82,894 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 77,793 miles

front valance surface rust

Pass 19 Mar 2015 174,606 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 73,264 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

water leake

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,563 miles

n/s/f back plate missing

Fail 21 Mar 2014 65,560 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/f back plate missing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

centre brake pipe surface rust

n/s/f brake back plate missing

outer sills surface rust

Fail 22 Mar 2013 58,971 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

centre brake pipe surface rust

n/s/f brake back plate missing

outer sills surface rust

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,891 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 52,795 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,104 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 44,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,828 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 36,828 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 27,993 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,866 miles

Front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2007 11,848 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 8,783 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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PN51 STX is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PN51 STX, 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 PN51 STX registered?

PN51 STX is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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