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J18 YGS

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

59,351 mi
Last recorded59,351 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 YGS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 59,351 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 58,329 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 58,328 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,046 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 57,013 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 55,034 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 53,841 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 53,817 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Closing panel by rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Closing panel and rear valance by mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Washer jet not working

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 52,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside washer not working

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector rod (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,189 miles

Offside Front Floor and outer sill rusted

Fail 28 Jun 2019 51,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Floor and outer sill rusted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 48,941 miles

Offside Front Floor, outer sill and inner wheel arch staring to rust

Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,210 miles

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

Nearside Front floor pan corrosion outside of prescribed area

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,662 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 45,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,052 miles

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

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

both sides front shock absorbers have slight play in gland

Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,988 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 42,923 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 41,818 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,078 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,530 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 32,058 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 32,018 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to offside front sill

Pass 8 Jul 2009 28,834 miles

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

front exhaust bracket loose

os rear wheel arch corroding

rear registration plate detiriorating

rear sub frame corroding & de laminating

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,527 miles

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

Vehicle structure rusty

Fail 8 Jul 2008 25,411 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,538 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2007 22,522 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,482 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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J18 YGS is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J18 YGS, 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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J18 YGS is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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