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J21 XJW

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,322 mi
Last recorded53,322 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ21 XJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 53,322 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 53,262 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 53,141 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 52,580 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 52,194 miles

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

Slight corrosion o/s front inner wheel arch

Pass 4 Dec 2019 52,186 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 50,442 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 50,442 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 48,086 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 48,086 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 45,665 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,759 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 43,556 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,995 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,258 miles

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

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

nearside outer sill at front corroded

offside outer sill at front corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2011 39,257 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

nearside outer sill at front corroded

offside outer sill at front corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,218 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 33,005 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 29,833 miles

offside headlamp different type to nearside.

Fail 1 Apr 2008 29,833 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

offside headlamp different type to nearside.

Pass 13 Mar 2007 25,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 21,804 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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J21 XJW is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J21 XJW, 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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What year was J21 XJW registered?

J21 XJW is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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