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G729 HMP

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,283 mi
Last recorded15,283 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG729 HMP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 15,283 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 13,937 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Jul 2023 11,912 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 11,870 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 11,039 miles

Offside Front inner arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2020 10,939 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 10,932 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 10,900 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 10,759 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 10,594 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 10,519 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 10,380 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 10,380 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 10,352 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 10,303 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2012 10,285 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 10,185 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 10,111 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 10,066 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2010 10,066 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2008 9,935 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 9,885 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 9,829 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 7,591 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 7,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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G729 HMP is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G729 HMP, 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 G729 HMP registered?

G729 HMP is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is G729 HMP safe to buy?

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