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J500 SPO

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,834 mi
Last recorded41,834 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 SPO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 41,834 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 41,763 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 41,700 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 41,646 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 41,562 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 41,537 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 41,500 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 41,469 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,414 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2014 41,144 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 May 2012 39,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,428 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,675 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 36,575 miles

hand brake cables getting rusty

slight blow from exhaust

slight movement in o/s/r wheel

Fail 11 May 2009 36,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

hand brake cables getting rusty

slight blow from exhaust

slight movement in o/s/r wheel

Pass 6 May 2008 34,177 miles

co emissions close to limit

front brake discs rusting on edges

slight movement in front hubs

slight movement in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 May 2007 32,098 miles

AIRBAG LAMP ON

N/S/F BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S/R WHEEL

Fail 1 May 2007 32,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

AIRBAG LAMP ON

N/S/F BALL JOINTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S/R WHEEL

Pass 8 May 2006 29,752 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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J500 SPO is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J500 SPO, 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 J500 SPO registered?

J500 SPO is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is J500 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 SPO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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