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X709 GGM

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,401 mi
Last recorded25,401 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX709 GGM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 25,401 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 25,168 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 24,858 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 24,834 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 24,641 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,583 miles

minor oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,432 miles

minor oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2014 24,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

minor oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 23,985 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Registration plates slightly delaminated but still legible

Pass 21 Oct 2011 23,930 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,798 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 22,286 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 22,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 19,310 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 19,310 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 16,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 13,347 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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X709 GGM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X709 GGM, 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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What year was X709 GGM registered?

X709 GGM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X709 GGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X709 GGM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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