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M500 PER

1999 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

25,182 mi
Last recorded25,182 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover Mini44,443 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 PER
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 25,182 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 24,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 24,782 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 24,778 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 24,778 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 24,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 24,749 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,492 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2012 24,177 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,918 miles

freeplay in all front ball joints

freeplay in rear radius arms

Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,550 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,117 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,675 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 22,048 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 21,201 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 PER is a 1999 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1999 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 44,443 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 PER, 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 27 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 PER registered?

M500 PER is a 1999 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is M500 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 PER shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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