2001 MINI 1.6L Petrol · WM51 CXO
2001 MINI (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 70,795 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WM51 CXO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 70,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM51 CXO 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 (WM51 CXO) between January 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 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 (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
WM51 CXO Mileage History
- 14/01/202260,902 mi
- 14/01/202260,902 mi
- 09/09/202460,980 mi+78 mi
- 27/11/202570,770 mi+9,790 mi
- 01/12/202570,795 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 2,550 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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