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J222 COB

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

49,185 mi
Last recorded49,185 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 COB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 49,185 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 49,150 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 49,031 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 48,932 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 48,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 47,667 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 45,417 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 45,417 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 44,212 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 44,209 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 42,544 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 42,544 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,138 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 39,100 miles

coolant leak.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,385 miles

all tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,379 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 37,379 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,492 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,895 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,689 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,571 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,359 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension shock absorber near side and offside lower bushs slight perishing -no excess free movement

front suspension subframe rear mountings bonding starting to seperate near (side and offside)

moderate surface corrosion to small area of offside outer lower sill panel

slight free movement in near side front hub bear ing assembly

slight perishing/cracking around tread and side wall areas of near side and offside rear tyres

Fail 3 Mar 2008 29,359 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front suspension shock absorber near side and offside lower bushs slight perishing -no excess free movement

front suspension subframe rear mountings bonding starting to seperate near (side and offside)

moderate surface corrosion to small area of offside outer lower sill panel

slight free movement in near side front hub bear ing assembly

slight perishing/cracking around tread and side wall areas of near side and offside rear tyres

Pass 1 Mar 2007 27,101 miles

offside front door lower edge corroded (no sharp edges)

very slight damage to offside rear tyre wall due to kerbing

very slight damage to under side of exhaust system due to grounding out

very slight free movement in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,978 miles

both front wipers torn but clearing screen

slight play offside and nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 10 Mar 2006 24,978 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front wipers torn but clearing screen

slight play offside front and nearside front wheel bearing

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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J222 COB is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J222 COB, 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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J222 COB is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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