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X729 GGM

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,707 mi
Last recorded42,707 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX729 GGM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 42,707 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 42,612 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 42,522 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 42,434 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 42,334 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 42,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 42,155 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 42,038 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,935 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 41,857 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 41,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 41,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2015 41,619 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 41,425 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

near side rear tyre perrising

off side rear tyre perrising

Fail 16 May 2014 41,425 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

near side rear tyre perrising

off side rear tyre perrising

Pass 18 May 2013 41,194 miles

Near side rear tyre perrishing

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

Off side rear tyre perrishing

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

Pass 12 May 2012 41,081 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 40,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2011 40,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 40,240 miles

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

both front tie bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 7 May 2009 39,958 miles

offside front and nearside front control arm bushes slightly worn

offside front and nearside front top swivels have slight play

Pass 2 May 2008 39,617 miles

offside front and nearside front tear drop bushes starting to wear

Fail 29 Mar 2008 39,589 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front and nearside front tear drop bushes starting to wear

Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,815 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges, both rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Mar 2007 38,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge , tracking is out

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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X729 GGM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X729 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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X729 GGM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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