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X169 JVP

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,075 mi
Last recorded73,075 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX169 JVP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 73,075 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 73,066 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 72,160 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 72,157 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 71,548 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 70,771 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 70,019 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 68,773 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 67,883 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 66,967 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 65,958 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 65,342 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 64,471 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges & perishing

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,902 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,837 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine idle speed on upper limit.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 61,836 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine idle speed on upper limit.

Pass 22 Aug 2009 59,024 miles

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 Sep 2008 57,010 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 56,915 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both front shock absorber bushes starting to perish

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 53,514 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 50,558 miles

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

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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X169 JVP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X169 JVP, 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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X169 JVP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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