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M500 LGW

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

40,571 mi
Last recorded40,571 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 40,571 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 40,485 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 40,278 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 39,987 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 39,682 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 39,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,018 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 38,442 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,173 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 37,890 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 37,418 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,925 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 36,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 35,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 34,519 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 27,670 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 21,989 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,573 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 9,391 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 7,597 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 LGW is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M500 LGW registered?

M500 LGW is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is M500 LGW safe to buy?

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