2001 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LS51 FUT
2001 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 115,878 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,878 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS51 FUT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2024
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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LS51 FUT Mileage History
- 05/10/2022109,448 mi
- 18/10/2022109,534 mi+86 mi
- 14/10/2023115,808 mi+6,274 mi
- 20/10/2023115,878 mi+70 mi
Average of roughly 6,182 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LS51 FUT 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 (LS51 FUT) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Steering locking device ineffective tie rod bolt loose (2.1.3 (d))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))”.
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