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SW51GUJ
2001 MINI MINI
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW51GUJ
- Manufacturer MINI
- Model MINI
- Year 2001
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
15
Passes
12
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
1 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted RETAINER CLIP MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted RETAINER CLIP MISSING (1.1.16 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested TOO MUCH FLUCTUATION (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- COOLANT LEAK
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,743 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2021 12 Jun 202623 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
7 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,044 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020 12 Jun 202628 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,999 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019 12 Jun 202626 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 89,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
15 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,918 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2018 12 Jun 202614 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 84,918 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
24 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,529 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
- all brake discs pitted
- rear brakes binding slightly
17 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- rear brakes binding slightly
- all brake discs pitted
- Offside Front brake hose not mounted correctly
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
8 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,159 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2015 12 Jun 20268 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 67,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a) Dangerous
25 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,437 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
30 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,257 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2013 12 Jun 202630 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,257 MI
12 Jun 20262 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,963 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
14 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,268 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
14 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,268 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
6 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,570 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2010 12 Jun 20265 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
12 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,349 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2009 12 Jun 202610 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,264 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
12 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,965 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2008 12 Jun 20269 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 27,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
8 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,734 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2007 12 Jun 20266 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 18,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 8,421 MI
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SW51GUJ was registered on 2001-11-23
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