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BF51 NFK

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,080 mi
Last recorded27,080 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 NFK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 27,080 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 26,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 26,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 26,561 miles

All Tyres Cracking/Perished

Fuel Cap Seal Slightly Perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 26,561 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All Tyres Cracking/Perished

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Cap Seal Slightly Perished

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 26,489 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 26,489 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 26,407 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 26,404 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 26,538 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 25,552 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 25,420 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 25,395 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,348 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 25,344 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement key not with vehicle (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 25,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 25,038 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 24,739 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 24,714 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,651 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 24,626 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 24,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear subframe showing surface corrosion.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,253 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,130 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,694 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,171 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 22,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,390 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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BF51 NFK is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BF51 NFK, 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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BF51 NFK is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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