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BF51 ZXT

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

46,351 mi
Last recorded46,351 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 46,351 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper suspension arm dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock lower bush perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 45,845 miles

Lower bush perishing, front shock absorbers

Pass 9 Sep 2024 45,831 miles

Front lower shock absorber bushes perishing and worn

Pass 20 Oct 2023 45,820 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded/holed

Coolant leak water pump area

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 11 Oct 2023 45,811 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged Frayed/corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Fouling on tyre (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant level low

Front Exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded/holed

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 45,794 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 45,767 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 45,676 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 45,645 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 45,546 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 45,546 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 45,387 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,744 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,602 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,249 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 43,055 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 43,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,716 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,084 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 41,029 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 40,381 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 39,676 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 ZXT is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 BF51 ZXT, 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 BF51 ZXT registered?

BF51 ZXT is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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