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V214 JLS

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,403 mi
Last recorded35,403 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV214 JLS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 35,403 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 35,403 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside and nearside floor corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 35,044 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 35,044 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 35,012 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 35,012 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,025 miles

slight play n/s/f top ball joint

Pass 9 Aug 2012 32,143 miles

drivers door heavily rusted

offside front spot lamp inop

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,417 miles

O/s door corroded and holed along bottom edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,365 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,332 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 27,332 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,880 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,679 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 26,576 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 26,576 miles

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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V214 JLS is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V214 JLS, 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 V214 JLS registered?

V214 JLS is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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