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WN51 URG

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

38,656 mi
Last recorded38,656 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN51 URG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 38,656 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 38,200 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 37,691 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 37,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 36,109 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 35,061 miles

rear sub frame corroded, but not holed yet

Pass 3 Dec 2020 34,938 miles

rear sub frame corroded, but not holed yet

slight play in front hubs

Pass 2 Dec 2019 34,910 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 34,567 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play present

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub frame lightly corroded

small hole present in n/s outer sill

Pass 30 Nov 2017 33,701 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 33,656 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 31,823 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 30,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play present

Pass 28 Nov 2014 28,542 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play present

Pass 18 Nov 2013 27,314 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 27,314 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 25,916 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 25,908 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 24,728 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,643 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres deteriorating.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 20,998 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 18,197 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 14,732 miles

Age cracks around both rear tyres

Pass 18 Nov 2006 11,079 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 89,487 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 89,487 miles

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

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

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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WN51 URG is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WN51 URG, 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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WN51 URG is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 November 2001.

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