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R888 JAD

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,442 mi
Last recorded70,442 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 JAD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 70,442 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some surface corrosion emerging underside of vehicle on front and rear suspension components

Fail 9 Jun 2025 70,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 70,395 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 70,136 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,504 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 68,683 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Jun 2019 66,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight movement in holder (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at radius arm pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot lock faulty

not able to check welding, thick sealer and paint used

Fail 23 May 2019 66,970 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor area and w/arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch shocker mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around headlamps door hinge supports (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 66,970 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation partly seized at radius arms slight bind rear brakes (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor area and w/arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above front suspension top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion around headlamps door hinge supports (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,554 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 60,535 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,661 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 51,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,680 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 40,680 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,726 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 38,726 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,936 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 28,362 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 28,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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R888 JAD 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 60%.

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 R888 JAD, 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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R888 JAD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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