CarVerify

Free Car Check

X929 GBM

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,280 mi
Last recorded12,280 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX929 GBM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 12,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 12,252 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 12,230 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 12,199 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 12,145 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 12,106 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 12,078 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 12,030 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 12,001 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 12,001 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 11,964 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 11,921 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 11,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,784 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 11,713 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 11,702 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 11,649 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 11,574 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,533 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 11,449 miles

Both front wheel bearings have more play than to be expected

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2010 11,436 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front wheel bearings have more play than to be expected

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,342 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 11,273 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 11,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 11,151 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

rear silencer rusted

Fail 26 Aug 2005 10,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 10,495 miles

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

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

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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X929 GBM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X929 GBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X929 GBM?

You can check the full history of X929 GBM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X929 GBM registered?

X929 GBM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X929 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X929 GBM shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X929 GBM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X929 GBM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.