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W181 JPG

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,302 mi
Last recorded59,302 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 JPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 59,302 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 58,999 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 58,662 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 57,795 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 56,558 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 55,683 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 54,707 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 54,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2018 53,093 miles

Exhaust system minor leak and slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,885 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 50,885 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 48,784 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 45,044 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 May 2014 42,182 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 42,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 40,041 miles

rear sub frame corroding

Pass 15 May 2012 37,779 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 37,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 35,214 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 32,277 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 29,735 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 26,984 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 26 May 2007 24,593 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 21,965 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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W181 JPG is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour 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 W181 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W181 JPG registered?

W181 JPG is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W181 JPG safe to buy?

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