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WR51 VMC

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

80,222 mi
Last recorded80,222 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 VMC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2019 80,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/r radius arm slight play

rear valance corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,050 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 79,050 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 May 2017 76,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 76,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,856 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 74,759 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 71,747 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 71,747 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 May 2015 71,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 68,943 miles

Bumper mounted front offside driving lamp lens broken.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,622 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 66,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 62,527 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 62,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,659 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 57,659 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,879 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 52,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 46,970 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 41,431 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,776 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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WR51 VMC 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 56.5%.

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 WR51 VMC, 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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WR51 VMC is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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