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W309 JBV

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

22,189 mi
Last recorded22,189 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 JBV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 22,189 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 22,157 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 21,754 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 21,734 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 21,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 21,330 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 21,330 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 21,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 21,308 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold flange and cat to rear silencer flange (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor rusted and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

engine oil leak/possibly timing cover area

minimal clearance between offside bump stop and upper suspension arm

nearside front bump stop missing

suspect front rubber cone suspension units deteriorated/poor ride height

Pass 22 Jul 2019 20,332 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 20,325 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure nearside and offside tear drop mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 20,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion forming on offside and nearside front floor and inner wheel arch areas

corrosion forming on offside and nearside outer sill areas

Pass 16 May 2017 20,155 miles

bottom sills rusty

slight movement to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 19,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor area (2.4.A.3)

corrosion forming on offside outer sill and both front floor areas

oil leak

play in offside and nearside front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Apr 2015 19,518 miles

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

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

corrosion forming on offside outer sill and offside front and rear floor areas.

nearside front floor damaged

rear view mirror missing

unable to check front brake pads

Fail 27 Apr 2015 19,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion forming on offside outer sill and offside front and rear floor areas.

nearside front floor damaged

offside front and both rear tyres cracking

rear view mirror missing

unable to check front brake pads

Pass 12 Dec 2013 18,445 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 18,097 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 14,389 miles

Drivers seat adjustment stiff in operation

Exhaust rear section weak

Fail 27 Apr 2012 14,389 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Drivers seat adjustment stiff in operation

Pass 24 Mar 2010 12,935 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 12,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion o/s a pannel

Fail 17 Jan 2009 12,336 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion o/s a pannel

Pass 17 Dec 2007 9,813 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 8,190 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 7,062 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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W309 JBV is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W309 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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W309 JBV is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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