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X497 BGM

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,220 mi
Last recorded53,220 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 BGM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 53,220 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 52,939 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O.S.R BRAKE SLIGHTLY GRABBING

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side rear (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 52,859 miles

O.S.R REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY GRABBING

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both side front and rear upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side front outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 52,848 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 52,841 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 52,841 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 52,837 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 52,833 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 52,833 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 52,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 52,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 52,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 52,158 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,409 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,680 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 46,679 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,704 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 43,702 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,027 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

strong smell of fuel in boot area

wiper blades poor

Fail 28 Feb 2013 42,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,612 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,834 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 38,834 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,264 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,572 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

exhaust system noisey

Pass 10 Oct 2006 19,714 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 17,553 miles

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

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

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

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

Tested vehicle in wet conditions.

Wiper blades slightly worn.

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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X497 BGM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X497 BGM, 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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X497 BGM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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