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LB51 XCP

2001 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Wimbledon, London · 25 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2001
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 2001 Mini Cooper Petrol 1598cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 9 (69% pass rate). The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for LB51 XCP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2005
69%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
3,174

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

Low mileage
Latest reading75,328 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,755
Average per year3,174
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LB51 XCP 28k40k52k63k75k '05'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
FAIL
PASS
FAIL
PASS
PASS
FAIL
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage75,328 miles
Since last MOT+1,755 miles
PASS
Mileage73,573 miles
Since last MOT+1,493 miles
PASS
Mileage72,080 miles
Since last MOT+2,603 miles
PASS
Mileage69,477 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,475 miles
Since last MOT+4,343 miles
PASS
Mileage65,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,132 miles
Since last MOT+4,120 miles
PASS
Mileage61,012 miles
Since last MOT+3,169 miles
PASS
Mileage57,843 miles
Since last MOT+1,657 miles
PASS
Mileage56,186 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,185 miles
Since last MOT+2,594 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,591 miles
Since last MOT+2,014 miles
PASS
Mileage51,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,245 miles
PASS
Mileage49,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,332 miles
Since last MOT+3,311 miles
PASS
Mileage46,021 miles
Since last MOT+4,777 miles
PASS
Mileage41,244 miles
Since last MOT+4,276 miles
PASS
Mileage36,968 miles
Since last MOT+4,763 miles
PASS
Mileage32,205 miles
Since last MOT+4,335 miles
PASS
Mileage27,870 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mini Cooper models (2001–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

Cracks develop in the head, leading to compression loss and oil burning.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB51 XCP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeLB — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About LB51 XCP

What car is LB51 XCP?

LB51 XCP is an green Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2001.

Has LB51 XCP passed its MOT?

LB51 XCP has had 29 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (20 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2025.

Is LB51 XCP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LB51 XCP is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2001, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LB51 XCP?

LB51 XCP is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.