MOT Status
ValidMileage
53,220 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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