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W781 JLS

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,738 mi
Last recorded74,738 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW781 JLS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 74,738 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 74,738 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 74,619 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 74,497 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 74,497 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 70,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 70,869 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 67,394 miles

Acceptable stone chip on windscreen

Metal brake pipes under sealed not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front slight corrosion on floor pan

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

Oil leak ()

Rear seats removed from vehicle

Fail 5 Sep 2017 67,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Acceptable stone chip on windscreen

Metal brake pipes under sealed not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Offside Front slight corrosion on floor pan

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

Oil leak ()

Rear seats removed from vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2016 62,038 miles

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

front brake hose ferrals corroded

n/s hanbrake effort low

Fail 10 Mar 2016 62,005 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake hose ferrals corroded

n/s hanbrake effort low

Pass 10 Mar 2015 59,260 miles

front scuttle panel at base of windscreen corroding

n/s and o/s side repeater lamps fading slightly

oil leak on engine

signs of corrosion to front apron close to subframe mounts

signs of corrosion to o/s rear outer brake pipe

Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,468 miles

front brake pads appear worn

n/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Feb 2014 56,483 miles

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

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

front brake pads appear worn

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2013 53,489 miles

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

corrosion to offside sill but not in a perscribed area

Fail 6 Mar 2013 53,489 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to offside sill but not in a perscribed area

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,639 miles

all 4 tyres showing age cracks in sidewalls.

Fail 28 Feb 2012 50,639 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

all 4 tyres showing age cracks in outer sidewalls.

Fail 22 Feb 2012 50,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

all 4 tyres showing age cracks in outer sidewalls.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,081 miles

child seat fitted in n /s front, not able to fully inspect adult belts

n/s c/v gaiter leaking grease slightly from small end

slight blow on exhaust system behind cat

Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,257 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 45,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seat fitted n/s front,not able to fully inspect adult belt

o/s screen wash partially blocked

unable to inspect centre brake pipe due to thick coating of underseal

Pass 14 Mar 2009 42,362 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 42,362 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,597 miles

some inbalance on rear brakes

Fail 26 Feb 2008 41,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs wearing

n/s front tyre worn to legal limit and requires attention

o/s A panel corroding and will sopon require attention

oil leak on engine

signs of corrosion near o/s lower corner of windscreen

slight blow on exhaust behind cat

slight play in steering on n/s

Pass 1 Mar 2007 38,159 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,529 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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W781 JLS is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W781 JLS, 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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W781 JLS is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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