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JCF 1N

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,280 mi
Last recorded96,280 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCF 1N
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 96,280 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 95,995 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 95,477 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 95,346 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 71,093 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wings and doors corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 70,978 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,952 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Srs light illuninated

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,648 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 64,646 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,852 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 61,060 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 12 Jul 2008 56,597 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 56,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

srs light (airbag) light permenantly on

Pass 4 Jul 2007 55,619 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 51,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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JCF 1N is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JCF 1N, 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 JCF 1N registered?

JCF 1N is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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