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W269 JPG

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,442 mi
Last recorded67,442 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW269 JPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 67,442 miles

Bonnet stay is missing

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired rusty (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Back plate is damp in appearance

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Subframe is rusty

Fail 4 Mar 2026 67,442 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Bonnet stay is missing

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Rusty (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake backing plate is damp in appearance

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Subframe is rusty

Pass 12 Feb 2025 67,151 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 67,152 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 67,151 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 66,968 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

general underside corrosion

offside front cv gaiter starting to perish

Fail 16 May 2018 66,968 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

general underside corrosion

offside front cv gaiter starting to perish

Pass 20 Dec 2017 66,274 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 66,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,794 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 43,976 miles

Nearside headlamp cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 43,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside headlamp cracked

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 29,649 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 29,646 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 16,124 miles

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

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2013 16,119 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 3,563 miles

nearside+offside front tyres are wearing on the edges.

slight play in the offside front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Aug 2012 3,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside+offside front tyres are wearing on the edges.

slight play in the offside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2011 94,344 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 94,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

belt squeal on start up

general underbody surface rust

oil leaks

slight exhaust blow from center to rear join

slight knock and play in steering

small chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Aug 2010 85,856 miles

general underbody surface rust

Fail 12 Aug 2010 85,856 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front tyres worn near mot limits

cut in nearside front tyre but not to cords

front brakes rusty

general underbody surface rust

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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W269 JPG is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W269 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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W269 JPG is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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