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L500 BRG

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

74,622 mi
Last recorded74,622 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 BRG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 74,622 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 73,701 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 70,011 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 66,002 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 62,770 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,039 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,653 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,716 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 48,954 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 45,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 41,764 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 38,476 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 34,670 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 29,687 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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L500 BRG is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2000 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 39,248 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L500 BRG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 26 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L500 BRG registered?

L500 BRG is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is L500 BRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 BRG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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