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M500 TMO

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

66,766 mi
Last recorded66,766 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 TMO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 66,766 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 65,535 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner scuttle/ inner flitch near ducting pipes both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance closing panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 65,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle reading little effort on service brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting valance closing panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component likely to become detached ball joint not secured by locking tab (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner scuttle/ inner flitch near ducting pipes both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valance closing panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 64,063 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 63,799 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 63,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2021 62,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 62,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Movement in rack internals (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 60,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 60,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 56,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 52,141 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 52,141 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired O/s and n/s subframe mountings detached (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 50,717 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 50,715 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 49,737 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,680 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,916 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 43,752 miles

Drivers seat fore and aft adjuster has been removed

Fail 25 Aug 2013 43,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Drivers seat fore and aft adjuster has been removed

Nearside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,990 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 36,895 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 33,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,341 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,524 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 49,044 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 49,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,299 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 42,049 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 36,639 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 36,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 36,638 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 TMO is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TMO, 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 TMO is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 March 2001.

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