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W191 JPA

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

42,820 mi
Last recorded42,820 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW191 JPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 42,820 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 41,839 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 40,966 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2023 40,943 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all underside of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 40,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 40,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor section corroded

Pass 11 May 2019 39,987 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 39,956 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 39,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 38,367 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 38,365 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2016 37,715 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 35,203 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,460 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 34,460 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,134 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,354 miles

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

corrosion in brake pipes to rear cylinders

corrosion in front inner wing panels

corrosion in nearside a pillar,both a panels,around front lights,front panel,rear subframe and floor

exhaust low

front exhaust section damaged and blowing (advise renewal)

front valance in poor condition

nearside cv boot perished

nearside front and rear tyres getting low and near the limit

nearside washer jet weak

play in nearside rear radius arm,advise renewing asap

slight blow in crack at rear of centre exhaust box

Fail 3 Aug 2011 25,879 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion in brake pipes to rear cylinders

corrosion in front inner wing panels

corrosion in nearside a pillar,both a panels,around front lights,front panel,rear subframe and floor

exhaust low

front valance in poor condition

nearside cv boot perished

nearside front and rear tyres getting low and near the limit

nearside washer jet weak

play in nearside rear radius arm,advise renewing asap

slight blow in crack at rear of centre exhaust box

Pass 2 Aug 2010 13,810 miles

corrosion forming in nearside sill

corrosion in brake pipes to rear drums

corrosion in offside floor panel

corrosion in rear subframe

corrosion starting in boot floor

nearside inner door pull insecure

offside inner door pull loose

play in nearside rear radius arm

slight play in offside track rod end

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 20 Jul 2009 10,339 miles

Oil leak

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Slight wear / freeplay in n/s/r radius arm bearings

corrosion forming on nearside door sill

corrosion forming on offside door sill

corrosion forming on rear brake pipes

rear handbrake cables corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2009 10,258 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

corrosion forming on nearside door sill

corrosion forming on offside door sill

corrosion forming on rear brake pipes

rear handbrake cables corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2008 3,986 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 3,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 2,684 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 2,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 93,558 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 93,558 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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W191 JPA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 W191 JPA, 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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W191 JPA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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