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W247 JBV

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,559 mi
Last recorded27,559 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 JBV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 27,559 miles

Offside Front corrosion on sill

Pass 6 Feb 2018 27,389 miles

Offside Front part of sill is corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2018 27,388 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front part of sill is corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2016 26,766 miles

front indicator bulbs faded

rust patches

Fail 15 Nov 2016 26,766 miles

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

front indicator bulbs faded

rust patches

Pass 4 Dec 2015 23,496 miles

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

both headlamps slightly loose

Fail 3 Dec 2015 23,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both headlamps slightly loose

Pass 2 Dec 2014 19,512 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 16,843 miles

nearside headlamp reflector corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 16,838 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside headlamp reflector corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2007 16,291 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 14,820 miles

handbrake quodrants rusted

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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W247 JBV is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W247 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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W247 JBV is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W247 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W247 JBV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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