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T121 GGC

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,704 mi
Last recorded58,704 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT121 GGC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 58,704 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 57,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 57,668 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 May 2024 57,429 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 56,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 May 2023 56,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2022 55,997 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 55,913 miles

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

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))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive extreme rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear - lower bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 55,767 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front+drivers rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 55,719 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective extreme rear-broken (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front+drivers rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 54,736 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front+osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 53,457 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 52,081 miles

Rear exhaust rubber mount split

slight corrosion nsf floor

Pass 26 Apr 2016 50,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 49,259 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 47,288 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perrish on inner sidewall

Pass 4 May 2013 45,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to crack and perrish on inner side walls

exhaust front pipe flexi slightly damaged

Pass 4 May 2012 43,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 43,612 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,742 miles

ns outer sill corroded

rear subframe corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 36,392 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 May 2009 36,348 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 May 2008 30,981 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 30,930 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 25,151 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,847 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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T121 GGC is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T121 GGC, 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.

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T121 GGC is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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