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W916 JDY

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,586 mi
Last recorded87,586 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW916 JDY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 87,586 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 87,417 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 84,944 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 82,064 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 79,702 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,536 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 70,376 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jul 2012 68,662 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 67,785 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 67,785 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,381 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2010 67,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2009 58,783 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,783 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,232 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Apr 2007 44,183 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 44,181 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres bald on inner edge (raised tread) †nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge (raised tread)

not much clearence at nearside front bump stop

Pass 28 Feb 2006 36,806 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 36,803 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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W916 JDY is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W916 JDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W916 JDY registered?

W916 JDY is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W916 JDY safe to buy?

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