2001 MINI 1.6L Petrol · CE51 RWF
2001 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 150,879 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
CE51 RWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE51 RWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mini Mini (CE51 RWF) between November 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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