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W843 JPA

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

71,913 mi
Last recorded71,913 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW843 JPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 71,913 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 71,890 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 71,393 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 70,573 miles

Coolant leak Near side of radiator pink - indication of coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 70,573 miles

Coolant leak Near side of radiator pink - indication of coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 69,929 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 69,726 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 69,726 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 69,528 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear VALVE BODY CRACKED

Pass 16 Jun 2017 66,924 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 66,886 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR PAN (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

CORROSION TO NSF INNER WHEEL ARCH AND OSR OUTER SILL.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 64,235 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint all front ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 64,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint all front ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,703 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 61,699 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 61,454 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Bump stop close to suspension on nearside front

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 58,318 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 55,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 51,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 47,878 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 47,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 44,278 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sidewall cracking front and rear tyres

Pass 11 May 2009 41,641 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 39,003 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 35,473 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 35,471 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 31,748 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 31,640 miles

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

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

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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W843 JPA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 W843 JPA, 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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W843 JPA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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