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W118 JBV

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

44,605 mi
Last recorded44,605 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 JBV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 44,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 42,989 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 42,011 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 42,009 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 40,903 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 40,095 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 39,564 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 39,542 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 38,021 miles

*Both rear inner sills heavily corroded.*

*Both rear inner wheel arches/sub frame mounting points heavily corroded.*

N/s/f suspension lower front arm bushes separating.

O/s/f outer cv gaiter perish cracked.

Rear sub frame corroded.

Fail 9 Jul 2018 38,019 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

*Both rear inner sills heavily corroded.*

*Both rear inner wheel arches/sub frame mounting points heavily corroded.*

Engine oil leak (advise degrease and inspect).

N/s/f suspension lower front arm bushes separating.

O/s/f outer cv gaiter perish cracked.

Rear sub frame corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2017 35,286 miles

*Both rear inner sills heavily corroded.*

Both front outer CV gaiters perish cracked.

Both front tyres near legal limit.

O/s and n/s of rear sub frame corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,929 miles

Front wipers hitting scuttle panel

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 32,929 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front wipers hitting scuttle panel

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,355 miles

Boot floor corroded

Fuel cap seal perish carcked

N/s/f and o/s/f floors corroded

N/s/r handbrake lever not moving fully

O/s outer sill corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2015 88,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

N/s/r handbrake lever not moving fully

*wear/play n/s/r suspension arm

Boot floor corroded

Fuel cap seal perish carcked

N/s/f and o/s/f floors corroded

O/s outer sill corroded

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 88,346 miles

Brake fluid reservoir cap damaged

General under side corrosion (Including Outer sills, floors and boot floor)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 87,849 miles

Fluctuation n/s/f brake

Fuel cap seal perish cracked

O/s/f brake pad anti-rattle shim fractured

Slight wear/play o/s/f wheel bearing

Various engine oil leaks

Wear/play o/s/f track rod end

Fail 24 Jun 2013 87,849 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fluctuation n/s/f brake

Fuel cap seal perish cracked

O/s/f brake pad anti-rattle shim fractured

Slight wear/play o/s/f wheel bearing

Various engine oil leaks

Wear/play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 20 Jul 2012 84,668 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 81,000 miles

Front brake discs corroded // Both rear sills corroded

Front fog lamps inop // Front spot light inop

N/s/f seat belt twisted and worn

O/s door shut/sill corroded // Front wiper spindles worn

O/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

Oil pressure switch/knock sensor disconnected // Various engine oil leaks

Rear valance corroded // Headlamp panel corroded // Corrosion in boot around o/s sub frame mountings // Both front wings corroded

Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing // O/s/f brake pad retaining plate fractured

Fail 25 May 2011 81,000 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs corroded // Both rear sills corroded

Front fog lamps inop // Front spot light inop

N/s/f seat belt twisted and worn

O/s door shut/sill corroded // Front wiper spindles worn

O/s/f fog lamp lense cracked

Oil pressure switch/knock sensor disconnected // Various engine oil leaks

Rear valance corroded // Headlamp panel corroded // Corrosion in boot around o/s sub frame mountings // Both front wings corroded

Slight play o/s/f wheel bearing // O/s/f brake pad retaining plate fractured

Pass 6 May 2010 76,507 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 72,820 miles

both front outer cv gaiters perish cracked

both front sills and floor corroded

front number plate insecure /// front fog lamps not working

fuel cap seal perish cracked

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts worn

slight play / wear rear suspention arms

thermostat return hose leaking

wiper pivots worn /// both wiper blades torn

Fail 8 May 2009 72,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front outer cv gaiters perish cracked

both front sills and floor corroded

front number plate insecure /// front fog lamps not working

fuel cap seal perish cracked

n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts worn

slight play / wear rear suspention arms

thermostat return hose leaking

wiper pivots worn /// both wiper blades torn

Pass 9 May 2008 65,470 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 May 2008 65,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 May 2007 55,169 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 55,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 10 May 2006 44,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 44,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W118 JBV is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 W118 JBV, 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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W118 JBV is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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