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VK51 VCO

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

79,469 mi
Last recorded79,469 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 VCO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2023 79,469 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury A Panel sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch corroded and holed close to belt mount and rear floor corroded under subframe (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch Holed and corroded close to rear shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch corroded and holed close to belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer boot floor corroded around mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch Holed and corroded close to shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 77,613 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 77,613 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor/sub frame mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 76,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 76,554 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill[seatbelt mount] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 73,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 73,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure mounting (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 69,671 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 69,671 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,548 miles

Offside Rear arch damage

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 61,680 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 58,325 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 58,322 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bush (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,013 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 57,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension cup cover (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 53,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,334 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 45,500 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 45,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,615 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 39,202 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 32,863 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,046 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 20,490 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 20,439 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 11,773 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 11,773 miles

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

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

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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VK51 VCO is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 VK51 VCO, 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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VK51 VCO is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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