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W783 JLS

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,260 mi
Last recorded54,260 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW783 JLS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018 54,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion WHEEL ARCH. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH BECOMING DETACHED DUE TO CORROSION.

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT SUB FRAME. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FORWARD EDGE. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2017 56,038 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 50,632 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 50,631 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,065 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 49,912 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure Mounting brackets loose. (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure Mounting brackets loose. (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust clamp bolts broken,

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

Nearside front sill corroded.

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

Offside front sill corroded.

Rear seat upright cushion loose.

Unable to find air bag warning lamp.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 48,523 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,407 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 47,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,804 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,697 miles

Both O/S & N/S Front Brake Flexi's Sitting Near Tie Bars When In Normal Operating Positon

Engine Oil Leak From Various Places

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight Exhaust Blow At Exhaust Knuckle Due To Weak Springs (Rattling)

Surface Rust On Both N/S & O/S Outer Lower Sills

Fail 2 Nov 2010 41,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both O/S & N/S Front Brake Flexi's Sitting Near Tie Bars When In Normal Operating Positon

Engine Oil Leak From Various Places

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

O/S Floor Corroded At Battery Cable Guide

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake Imbalance Of 29%

Slight Exhaust Blow At Exhaust Knuckle Due To Weak Springs (Rattling)

Surface Rust On Both N/S & O/S Outer Lower Sills

Pass 3 Nov 2009 37,449 miles

O/S Driveshaft Inner C.V. Boot Leaking

O/S/F Wheel Arch Trim Broken Exposing Outer Edge Of Tyre

O/S/R Wheel Arch Trim Insecure At Lower Front

Oil leak

Pin Hole Leak In N/S Outer C.V. Boot

Rear SubFrame Corroded

Windscreen Washers Not Parking Automatically When Turned Off

Fail 2 Nov 2009 37,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brake Servo Poor In Operation

O/S Driveshaft Inner C.V. Boot Leaking

O/S/F Wheel Arch Trim Broken Exposing Outer Edge Of Tyre

O/S/R Wheel Arch Trim Insecure At Lower Front

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

Oil leak

Pin Hole Leak In N/S Outer C.V. Boot

Rear SubFrame Corroded

Windscreen Washers Not Parking Automatically When Turned Off

Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,899 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 31,899 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,301 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,520 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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W783 JLS is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W783 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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W783 JLS is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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