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W861 DJO

2000 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

24,933 mi
Last recorded24,933 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW861 DJO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 24,933 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 24,891 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 24,686 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (all four) ()

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2022 24,228 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 24,228 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 24,118 miles

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

exhaust system is deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2020 24,118 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2019 23,369 miles

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

front exhaust section has slight damage.

Pass 23 Nov 2017 22,730 miles

minor damage on front exhaust flexible.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 22,716 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking point/lower sill (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 22,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Jacking point/lower sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,688 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 22,688 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,427 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 16,421 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 16,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,106 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 14,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,804 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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W861 DJO is a 2000 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W861 DJO, 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 W861 DJO registered?

W861 DJO is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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