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BT51 LDD

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,431 mi
Last recorded69,431 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 LDD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 69,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 65,482 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 65,482 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 61,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 61,045 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 56,299 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake has very little reserve travel

Fail 14 Apr 2023 56,289 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excesive smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake has very little reserve travel

Pass 13 Apr 2022 53,635 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 49,605 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 43,419 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,410 miles

both sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2016 35,266 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 27,251 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 23,929 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 23,929 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 23,737 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all four tyers cracking

Fail 14 Nov 2012 23,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all four tyers cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2011 22,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Fail 22 Nov 2011 22,206 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Nov 2010 20,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack on side walls

Fail 11 Nov 2010 20,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 22 Nov 2009 18,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

corrosion to nearside sill

corrosion to offside sill

stickers on the windscreen outside swept area

toy on int. mirror-removed

Pass 24 Nov 2008 16,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 14,759 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 12,984 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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BT51 LDD is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BT51 LDD, 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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BT51 LDD is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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