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WG51 DZR

2001 Mini Cooper · Petrol · 1598cc

Green Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 125,843 miles on the clock, averaging 5,500 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 W10 Naturally Aspirated engine is known for w10b16a and cylinder head cracking.

MOT & Mileage History for WG51 DZR

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,843
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2005
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,500

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,843 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,789
Average per year5,500
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG51 DZR 22k48k74k100k126k '05'24'16

Check WG51 DZR

Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,843 miles
Since last MOT+6,789 miles
PASS
Mileage119,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,054 miles
Since last MOT+7,677 miles
PASS
Mileage111,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,377 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,344 miles
Since last MOT+1,537 miles
PASS
Mileage109,807 miles
Since last MOT+5,225 miles
PASS
Mileage104,582 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,581 miles
Since last MOT+1,013 miles
PASS
Mileage103,568 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,567 miles
Since last MOT+1,057 miles
PASS
Mileage102,510 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,508 miles
Since last MOT+602 miles
PASS
Mileage101,906 miles
Since last MOT+2,074 miles
PASS
Mileage99,832 miles
Since last MOT+8,523 miles
PASS
Mileage91,309 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,309 miles
Since last MOT+8,023 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,286 miles
Since last MOT+7,637 miles
PASS
Mileage75,649 miles
Since last MOT+9,749 miles
PASS
Mileage65,900 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,900 miles
Since last MOT+5,532 miles
PASS
Mileage60,368 miles
Since last MOT+5,966 miles
PASS
Mileage54,402 miles
Since last MOT+421 miles
PASS
Mileage53,981 miles
Since last MOT+4,882 miles
PASS
Mileage49,099 miles
Since last MOT+12,170 miles
PASS
Mileage36,929 miles
Since last MOT+7,775 miles
PASS
Mileage29,154 miles
Since last MOT+7,231 miles
PASS
Mileage21,923 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mini Cooper

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W10B16A

Cylinder head cracking

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG51 DZR
MakeMini
ModelCooper
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2001
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier51 — September 2001 to February 2002

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About WG51 DZR

What car is WG51 DZR?

WG51 DZR is a green Mini Cooper, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Exeter in 2001.

What is the mileage of WG51 DZR?

The last recorded mileage for WG51 DZR was 125,843 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG51 DZR passed its MOT?

WG51 DZR has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2024.

Is WG51 DZR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG51 DZR 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 WG51 DZR?

WG51 DZR is approximately 25 years old. Age identifier 51 means registered between 1 September 2001 and 28 February 2002.