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S500 RCR

2001 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

36,319 mi
Last recorded36,319 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 RCR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 36,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 36,319 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 36,319 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 35,280 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracks on outer sidewall

Fail 14 Jun 2018 35,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre slight wear on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jun 2017 33,375 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and cracks on sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and cracks on sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracks on outer sidewall

Fail 16 Jun 2017 33,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and cracks on sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and cracks on sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 27 May 2016 32,430 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all four tyres cracked on outer sidewalls

Fail 21 May 2015 32,014 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 32,014 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 31,589 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge and cracking around tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2013 31,125 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2012 30,851 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 30,439 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 30,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,067 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres cracking in tread n/s/r the most

Fail 23 Apr 2010 30,063 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres cracking in tread n/s/r the most

Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,698 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

unable to test n/s/r and o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2009 28,698 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

unable to test n/s/r and o/s/r seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,896 miles

exhaust corroded on back box

front section damage

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,388 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 17,360 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2006 17,360 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

oil leak

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 RCR is a 2001 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S500 RCR, 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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What year was S500 RCR registered?

S500 RCR is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is S500 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 RCR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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