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W409 SMJ

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,801 mi
Last recorded97,801 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW409 SMJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 97,801 miles

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

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 97,801 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 97,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 97,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on rubber spring (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear of floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 97,443 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 97,418 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 97,406 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 96,789 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,379 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 96,134 miles

Exhaust flexy pipe has been scrapped

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 95,618 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 95,615 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 93,630 miles

advise offside front and offside rear tyre wear.

advise offside front wheel bearing is slightly rough.

Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,999 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 91,245 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 90,045 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 88,956 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 83,832 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 80,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on both outer sills,boot floor pan

Pass 9 May 2009 65,676 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 61,475 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 61,475 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,664 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 57,543 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 57,543 miles

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

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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W409 SMJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue 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 W409 SMJ, 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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W409 SMJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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