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EL51 CAS

2017 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1499cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 9 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2017
FuelPetrol
Engine1499cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£190

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2017 Mini Cooper Petrol 1499cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 54,586 miles on the clock, averaging 6,407 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.5 B38 TwinPower Turbo engine is known for b38a15a and timing chain and guides.

MOT & Mileage History for EL51 CAS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
54,586
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2020
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,407

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading54,586 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,407
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EL51 CAS 19k28k37k46k55k '20'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage54,586 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,585 miles
Since last MOT+4,239 miles
PASS
Mileage50,346 miles
Since last MOT+8,698 miles
PASS
Mileage41,648 miles
Since last MOT+3,273 miles
PASS
Mileage38,375 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,375 miles
Since last MOT+7,519 miles
PASS
Mileage30,856 miles
Since last MOT+6,241 miles
PASS
Mileage24,615 miles
Since last MOT+450 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,165 miles
Since last MOT+5,328 miles
PASS
Mileage18,837 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper models (2014–2023), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

B38A15A

Timing Chain and Guides

Chain stretches prematurely; guides can break.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL51 CAS
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1499cc
Year2017
First registered
Area codeEL — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About EL51 CAS

What car is EL51 CAS?

EL51 CAS is an grey Mini Cooper, petrol (1499cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2017.

What is the mileage of EL51 CAS?

The last recorded mileage for EL51 CAS was 54,586 miles, recorded on 26 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EL51 CAS passed its MOT?

EL51 CAS has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2026.

Is EL51 CAS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EL51 CAS is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is EL51 CAS?

EL51 CAS is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.