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W408 JBD

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,396 mi
Last recorded41,396 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 JBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 41,396 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 40,755 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 39,564 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 38,613 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 38,290 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 38,290 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,903 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 37,903 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 37,537 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 37,537 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition catalytic converter broken up (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,036 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 37,036 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 36,696 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,590 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 36,478 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 36,286 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,805 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 34,881 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,773 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 33,770 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,905 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 31,538 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,833 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 23,524 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 16,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W408 JBD is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W408 JBD, 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 W408 JBD registered?

W408 JBD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W408 JBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W408 JBD shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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