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T51 ACE

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,004 mi
Last recorded41,004 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT51 ACE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 41,004 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 40,882 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 40,586 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 40,481 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 40,337 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 39,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 39,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 39,011 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,484 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,189 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 37,500 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 37,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,465 miles

idle speed irratic

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 3 Aug 2012 35,465 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2011 31,105 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 31,089 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 10 May 2010 26,542 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 26,242 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,832 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,724 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,703 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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T51 ACE is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 39,248 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 T51 ACE, 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 26 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T51 ACE registered?

T51 ACE is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is T51 ACE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T51 ACE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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