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J555 RBY

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

42,423 mi
Last recorded42,423 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 RBY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 42,423 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 42,313 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 41,819 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both split inner ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front discs very rusty due to standing

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and on exhaust

Fail 12 Dec 2023 41,819 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emissions were aborted as the car overheated half way throught the test. At the time the test was aborted the HC, Lambda and CO were all failing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front brake discs rusty

Steering rack boots have a slight split on ends

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Jun 2019 41,807 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.04 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.70% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step sill in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B post by lock mech (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step sill in several places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner panel by rear window (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/50/13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise all joint to the roof are corroded but not excessive

Pass 24 May 2018 41,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 41,283 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 41,283 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,961 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 40,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S/F tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracking

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor pan, by jacking point. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 40,741 miles

both front floors corroding.

o/side front tyre close to limit inner edge.

rear brake pipes corroding.

rear subframe corroding.

under vehicle corroding needs good oil spray to help

Pass 13 May 2014 40,471 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode.

rear sub frame starting to corrode.

under body starting to corrode. good oil spray needed.

Fail 9 May 2014 40,469 miles

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

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

brake pipes starting to corrode.

rear sub frame starting to corrode.

under body starting to corrode. good oil spray needed.

Fail 13 May 2013 39,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front subframe rear mounts deteriorated/perished slight movement

rear handbrake cable slight corrosion

rear subframe corroded

underside of vehical corroded recommend oil spray

Pass 13 May 2013 39,426 miles

front subframe rear mounts deteriorated/perished slight movement

rear handbrake cable slight corrosion

rear subframe corroded

underside of vehical corroded recommend oil spray

Pass 18 May 2012 38,693 miles

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

hand brake cable slightly corroded

rear sub frame has been welded on o/side. the sub frame is made up of sections of metal and welded together.the repair is as strong if not more than the original design.i am happy with the repair and photes have been taken. customer adviced

subframe should be replaced for next mot

underside of vehical corroded recommend oil spray

Fail 17 May 2012 38,691 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

hand brake cable slightly corroded

underside of vehical corroded recommend oil spray

Pass 6 May 2011 37,934 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 37,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear sub frame showing rust

Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,997 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 36,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 36,146 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2009 36,141 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,525 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 34,509 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 32,947 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,953 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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J555 RBY is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 J555 RBY, 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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J555 RBY is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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