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RE51 ZLY

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

7,730 mi
Last recorded7,730 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 ZLY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 7,730 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 7,528 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 7,478 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 7,472 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 7,397 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 7,389 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 7,389 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 7,317 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 7,310 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 7,185 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre has slightly misshapen

Pass 15 Aug 2017 7,115 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play recommend adjustment (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 7,052 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 6,810 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 6,746 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 6,652 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 6,572 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 6,550 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 6,487 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 6,422 miles

Steering rack fixing needs slight attention

Fail 21 Aug 2009 6,422 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Steering rack fixing needs slight attention

Pass 6 Sep 2008 5,927 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,539 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2006 5,336 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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RE51 ZLY is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RE51 ZLY, 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 RE51 ZLY registered?

RE51 ZLY is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is RE51 ZLY safe to buy?

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