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WJ51 YHO

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,992 mi
Last recorded17,992 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 YHO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 17,992 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 17,991 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 17,990 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 17,989 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 17,988 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 17,986 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 17,984 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 17,981 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 17,979 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 17,977 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 17,969 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 17,956 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 17,938 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 17,928 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,731 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,723 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 17,099 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front subframe mtgs perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,033 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 14,331 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak, front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,772 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 10,093 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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WJ51 YHO is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ51 YHO, 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 WJ51 YHO registered?

WJ51 YHO is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is WJ51 YHO safe to buy?

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