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V95 YJO

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,604 mi
Last recorded54,604 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV95 YJO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 54,604 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 54,556 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 53,843 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 53,367 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 53,314 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 52,721 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 51,997 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 51,429 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 50,984 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 50,309 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,584 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 49,572 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 48,551 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 47,177 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,785 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 44,635 miles

Aux belt perished

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,036 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 40,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,064 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 39,064 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 37,127 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,477 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,074 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 19,508 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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V95 YJO is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V95 YJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V95 YJO registered?

V95 YJO is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V95 YJO safe to buy?

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