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J3 JBB

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,863 mi
Last recorded19,863 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 JBB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 19,863 miles

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

underbody covered in under sill

Pass 4 Apr 2023 19,701 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 19,611 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 19,471 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 18,781 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 17,866 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 17,400 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 17,150 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 16,618 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 16,099 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 15,646 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 14,747 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 14,747 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 14,577 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 14,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 14,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 14,064 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 13,410 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,515 miles

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

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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J3 JBB is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J3 JBB, 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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J3 JBB is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 July 2000.

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