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M500 END

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,360 mi
Last recorded39,360 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 END
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 39,360 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 39,024 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 38,664 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 38,276 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 37,648 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 37,177 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 36,516 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 35,642 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 34,820 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 34,313 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,945 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 33,291 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,406 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 31,205 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

f/fog lights inop

Pass 26 Sep 2012 31,205 miles

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

f/fog lights inop

Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very little clearence between n/s front bump stop and suspension

Fail 7 Sep 2011 30,238 miles

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very little clearence between n/s front bump stop and suspension

Pass 2 Nov 2010 30,040 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 30,038 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,114 miles

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

deterioration and blow from downpipe flex joint

pitting on nearside front brake disc outer edge

slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

Fail 30 Oct 2009 28,113 miles

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

deterioration and blow from downpipe flex joint

pitting on nearside front brake disc outer edge

slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 27,506 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 24,311 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 24,299 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 17,146 miles

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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M500 END is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 35,698 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 M500 END, 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 25 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M500 END is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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