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S500 BGH

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

36,609 mi
Last recorded36,609 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 BGH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 36,609 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 32,602 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 30,249 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 24,647 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside and nearside front floors slight jacking damage

Pass 12 May 2022 23,479 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2022 23,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack insecure 'U' bolts loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 22,688 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 18,958 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 18,958 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel filter connection (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear wrong colour (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear wrong colour (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp colour fading/discolouring

Nearside Rear Stop lamp colour fading/discolouring

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

Pass 10 May 2018 15,913 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 15,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 15,731 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 15,429 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 15,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 15,303 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 11,208 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 11,208 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 11,002 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 11,002 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2009 7,443 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 7,290 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 7,290 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 3,779 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 3,041 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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S500 BGH is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 S500 BGH, 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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S500 BGH is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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