2001 MINI 1.6L Petrol · LS51 TYB
2001 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2001. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS51 TYB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
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LS51 TYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mini Mini (LS51 TYB) between January 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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