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P999 GJC

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

54,351 mi
Last recorded54,351 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 GJC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 54,351 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 54,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 54,051 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 54,051 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil pressure switch and blanking plug below it area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Reading very low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 53,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 53,175 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 52,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 52,025 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 52,024 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking screws into fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to offside sill panel

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment

Pass 13 Sep 2018 50,349 miles

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

both rear inner arches corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2017 47,025 miles

Corrosion to n/s/r & o/s/r floor pans

Fail 23 Aug 2017 47,024 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded below bumper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,127 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 37,549 miles

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

corrosion to floor pan

Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,930 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 34,316 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 32,724 miles

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

corrosion to both rear subframe mounting panels

corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 15 May 2013 32,724 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to both rear subframe mounting panels

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 1 May 2012 31,890 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 31,890 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,848 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 30,847 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear floorpans

corrosion to handbrake cables

Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,288 miles

corrosion to both front and n/s/r floor pans

slight leak from front and rear shock absorbers

Fail 28 Apr 2010 30,288 miles

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

corrosion to both front and n/s/r floor pans

slight leak from front and rear shock absorbers

Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,257 miles

corrosion to both floorpans

corrosion to both rear handbrake cables

corrosion to rear sub-frame

Fail 21 Apr 2009 29,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

corrosion to both floorpans

corrosion to both rear handbrake cables

corrosion to rear sub-frame

Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,084 miles

front sub frame bushes becoming worn

Fail 10 Apr 2008 28,084 miles

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

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

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

front sub frame bushes becoming worn

Pass 12 Apr 2007 26,703 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 26,703 miles

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

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

both front tyre sidewalls starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Mar 2006 24,278 miles

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

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

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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P999 GJC is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 P999 GJC, 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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P999 GJC is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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