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W158 JPG

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

22,229 mi
Last recorded22,229 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 JPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 22,229 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in inner track rod

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 22,217 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Slight play in inner track rod

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 21,978 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 21,948 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 21,290 miles

both front tyre inner edges starting to wear

Pass 1 Apr 2023 20,956 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seal has corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 20,932 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 20,881 miles

Offside and nearside front tyres worn (inner) edge's

Pass 28 Jun 2018 20,873 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 20,538 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 19,377 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 18,102 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 16,615 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Apr 2014 16,614 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s and n/s front tyre wearing on inner edges

o/s and n/s of steering rack mounts has slight movement

Pass 12 Apr 2013 15,522 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 15,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 14,441 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 13,469 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,312 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 12,312 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,025 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 9,562 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 80,546 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 80,546 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 6,405 miles

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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W158 JPG is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W158 JPG, 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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W158 JPG is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 April 2000.

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