2001 MINI 1.6L Petrol · RY51 PRV
2001 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 90,752 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY51 PRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2025
- 90,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY51 PRV 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 (RY51 PRV) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 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 (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both (4.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
RY51 PRV Mileage History
- 19/09/202380,043 mi
- 24/09/202485,013 mi+4,970 mi
- 24/09/202485,015 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/202590,749 mi+5,734 mi
- 23/09/202590,752 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,320 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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