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W967 SMJ

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

56,130 mi
Last recorded56,130 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW967 SMJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 56,130 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack but not obscuring vision (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 56,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 56,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 55,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 54,790 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 53,779 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 52,585 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,228 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 49,979 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 48,270 miles

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

nsr and nsf tyres sidewalls starting to perish

os and ns body sills starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,544 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 46,544 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,487 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

front wiper blades split

gearbox oil leak

offside rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall, cords not exposed

slight leak from steering rack pinion seal

Pass 28 May 2009 44,885 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 44,885 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 44,346 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 44,346 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 43,343 miles

advise front pipe exhaust damaged

advise n/s wiper smearing screen slightly

advise o/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

advise slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings

Fail 23 May 2007 43,343 miles

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

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

advise front pipe exhaust damaged

advise n/s wiper smearing screen slightly

advise o/s/r outer tyre wall damaged

advise slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings

Pass 31 May 2006 42,067 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 42,067 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise both rear shockers damp with oil.

advise front brake discs corroded

advise front brake pads worn low

advise handbrake cable corroding

advise n/s/f shocker misted with oil.

advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges, pressure low and has a nail imbeded ito tread

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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W967 SMJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W967 SMJ, 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 W967 SMJ registered?

W967 SMJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W967 SMJ safe to buy?

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