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W83 JAO

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

22,809 mi
Last recorded22,809 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW83 JAO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 22,809 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 22,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 22,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 22,709 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 22,681 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 22,543 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 22,505 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 22,329 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust flexi coupling damaged slightly, not blowing

fuel cap rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2018 22,121 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2018 22,118 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2017 22,013 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight deterioration on fuel cap seal

Fail 16 May 2017 22,011 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake binding

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight deterioration on fuel cap seal

Pass 18 May 2016 21,962 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 21,612 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 20,986 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 20,336 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 19,583 miles

Battery earth lead loose

Handbrake warning light inop

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 18,641 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 17,510 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 15,484 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 14,676 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 12,967 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 11,083 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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W83 JAO is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 W83 JAO, 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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What year was W83 JAO registered?

W83 JAO is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W83 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W83 JAO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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