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W859 PGJ

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

39,528 mi
Last recorded39,528 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW859 PGJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 39,528 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 39,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 39,515 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 39,515 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 39,512 miles

Front Floor pan corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 39,512 miles

Front Floor pan corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 39,510 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 39,448 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 39,446 miles

Brake performance not tested clutch fault (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Clutch not working

Pass 6 Dec 2019 39,447 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 39,446 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 39,446 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 39,446 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 39,446 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 39,300 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 39,300 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under the passenger seat (6.1.B.2)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 38,066 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 38,066 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 36,953 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 33,722 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 33,722 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,834 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 31,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 28,014 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 25,076 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 20,806 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,018 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 14,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 14,265 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 10,977 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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W859 PGJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 W859 PGJ, 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 W859 PGJ registered?

W859 PGJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W859 PGJ safe to buy?

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