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L500 MCS

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,604 mi
Last recorded35,604 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 MCS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 35,604 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 35,573 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 35,464 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,312 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 35,309 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 35,150 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 35,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2015 35,097 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 34,790 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 33,804 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 33,233 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 31,129 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 30,075 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2010 30,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 27,245 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,793 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,867 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 22,545 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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L500 MCS is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L500 MCS, 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 L500 MCS registered?

L500 MCS is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 July 2001.

Is L500 MCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 MCS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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