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W814 JBV

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

48,049 mi
Last recorded48,049 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW814 JBV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 48,049 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 47,767 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 47,547 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 47,177 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 47,142 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 47,008 miles

all tyres wearing low

front suspension bump stops reduced clearance

Pass 19 Oct 2019 46,606 miles

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

front suspension bump stops very close to top suspension arms

outer sill panels corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2018 46,391 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 46,068 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,795 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 45,647 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 45,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 45,435 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 45,011 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 44,967 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,548 miles

Both rear shock absobers damp.

Fail 8 Aug 2011 44,548 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Both rear shock absobers damp.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 44,329 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 44,329 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 43,322 miles

there appears to be an air leak

Pass 10 Aug 2008 41,265 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 41,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 40,256 miles

Slight play in the steering rack.

slight blow from exhaust downpipe.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 29,411 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under sized tyres fitted to wide wheels

Fail 22 Dec 2005 29,309 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under sized tyres fitted to wide wheels

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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W814 JBV is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W814 JBV, 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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W814 JBV is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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