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W442 JFA

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

49,855 mi
Last recorded49,855 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 JFA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 49,855 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 49,763 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 49,763 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 49,310 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 49,309 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength A pillar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Boot floor to rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced C Pillar Panel at rear windscreen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced C Pillar Panel at valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 48,965 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 48,965 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door Seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seal (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch/shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Broken (0.1 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 48,850 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 48,850 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery leads (4.11 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Wipers coming in when lights turned on

Pass 25 Jun 2019 48,792 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 48,791 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Spot light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 48,693 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 48,693 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,433 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 48,433 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 47,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/valance (2.4.A.3)

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

spare wheel well corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2015 47,808 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/valance (2.4.A.3)

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

spare wheel well corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2014 45,052 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 43,503 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 43,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor fraying on both front seat belts

Pass 7 Nov 2012 40,390 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,326 miles

Rear subframe corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2011 36,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear subframe corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2010 32,199 miles

Both sides. bump stop's missing/broken

Fail 3 Sep 2010 32,199 miles

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

Both sides. bump stop's missing/broken

Fail 3 Sep 2009 27,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,300 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,423 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 25,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,185 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 21,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 21,107 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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W442 JFA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 W442 JFA, 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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W442 JFA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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