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M50 RTP

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

14,693 mi
Last recorded14,693 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 RTP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 14,693 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 14,565 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 14,512 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 14,407 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 14,439 miles

Front Tyres Heavily Corroded

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 14,264 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 14,086 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 14,086 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 13,791 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 13,790 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 10,903 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 10,867 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 10,812 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 10,349 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 9,943 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 9,695 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 8,257 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 10 Jun 2009 7,617 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Jun 2009 7,617 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jun 2008 7,374 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on 2.0mm

Fail 7 Jun 2008 7,374 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 2.0mm

Pass 6 Jun 2007 6,525 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 8 Jun 2006 5,957 miles

front tyres on legal limit on inner edge.

slight play in front wheels.

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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M50 RTP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 M50 RTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M50 RTP registered?

M50 RTP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 February 2000.

Is M50 RTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 RTP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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