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X246 JOH

2000 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,839 mi
Last recorded76,839 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX246 JOH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 76,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 75,968 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 75,931 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 75,429 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 74,247 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,895 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 73,891 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 15 May 2018 72,651 miles

both rear under wheel arch areas corroded

rear subframe corroded

repairs to front floor inside

Fail 4 May 2018 72,651 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front floors (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear battery tray (2.4.A.3)

both rear under wheel arch areas corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 72,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 72,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,087 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2015 71,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front tyres worn on insides

Fail 23 Apr 2014 69,023 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on insde

small cracks in all tyres

Pass 23 Apr 2014 69,023 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on insde

small cracks in all tyres

Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,984 miles

side walls crackes in all tyres

Fail 16 Apr 2013 64,984 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

side walls crackes in all tyres

slight play in all front ball joints

Pass 11 Apr 2012 63,181 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,786 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 61,256 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 60,328 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 49,853 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 41,372 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,648 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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X246 JOH is a 2000 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 X246 JOH, 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 X246 JOH registered?

X246 JOH is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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