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KJ51 DWL

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

70,573 mi
Last recorded70,573 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 DWL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 70,573 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear Radius arm play

Offside Front floor corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2020 70,531 miles

Slight corrosion nearside and offside front floor

Fail 13 Nov 2020 70,529 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Slight corrosion nearside and offside front floor

Pass 4 Nov 2019 70,528 miles

Slight corrosion nearside and offside front floor

Pass 15 Nov 2018 70,455 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,394 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 70,097 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 70,097 miles

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,898 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 69,897 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 68,849 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 68,849 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,456 miles

slight play in front hub or bearings

slight play in n/s/r susp arm

Fail 5 Mar 2014 67,451 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear low

slight play in front hub or bearings

slight play in n/s/r susp arm

Fail 19 Dec 2013 67,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

front brake pads appear low check on service

slight play in front and n/s/r suspension

Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,644 miles

Oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f seat belt cover missing

Pass 22 Dec 2011 61,072 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 61,072 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 58,293 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 58,293 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 54,322 miles

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

exhaust not fitted correctly rubbing on vehicle

front tyres 3 mm

Pass 11 Dec 2008 46,925 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low on edges

Fail 10 Dec 2008 46,925 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre worn low on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,486 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 42,486 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 36,518 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 36,518 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 31,153 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 31,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

fron brake pads low

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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KJ51 DWL is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 KJ51 DWL, 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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KJ51 DWL is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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