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S555 JWH

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

59,789 mi
Last recorded59,789 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 JWH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 59,789 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 59,785 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 59,277 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 59,088 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 59,088 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear mount rubber (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,299 miles

Offside Front corrosion on floor pan

Fail 1 Mar 2019 58,279 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front corrosion on floor pan

Pass 10 Mar 2018 57,133 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 57,120 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 55,863 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 55,859 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,307 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 54,307 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 52,961 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 52,961 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,945 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 488,888 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 46,406 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,008 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 41,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,632 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 35,711 miles

offside outer sill corroding

rear sub-frame corroding

Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,483 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 32,483 miles

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

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

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

offside repeater light starting to come off but secure enough for mot test

Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,448 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 29,444 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

offside repeater light just starting to peel off wing but still secure

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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S555 JWH is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S555 JWH, 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 S555 JWH registered?

S555 JWH is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is S555 JWH safe to buy?

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