2001 MINI 1.6L Petrol · FCZ 8048
2001 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 88,609 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FCZ 8048 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 88,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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FCZ 8048 Mileage History
- 25/06/202486,624 mi
- 26/06/202587,821 mi+1,197 mi
- 27/06/202587,821 mi
- 26/06/202688,609 mi+788 mi
- 29/06/202688,609 mi
Average of roughly 988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FCZ 8048 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 (FCZ 8048) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 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 (8 issues), Steering (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt i”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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