2001 MINI 1.6L Petrol · PL51 NWK
2001 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 130,459 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PL51 NWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2024
- 130,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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PL51 NWK Mileage History
- 13/10/2022126,920 mi
- 14/10/2022126,937 mi+17 mi
- 12/11/2023130,002 mi+3,065 mi
- 12/11/2023130,002 mi
- 17/11/2024130,459 mi+457 mi
Average of roughly 1,688 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PL51 NWK 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 (PL51 NWK) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2024 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: Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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