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X291 JMJ

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

22,656 mi
Last recorded22,656 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 JMJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 22,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 22,325 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 21,667 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 20,863 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 19,887 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 19,887 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 19,181 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 19,181 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 18,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 17,778 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 16,939 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 16,939 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 15,849 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 14,967 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 14,967 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 14,011 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 13,149 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 12,699 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 12,698 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 11,484 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 11,479 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 10,894 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 10,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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X291 JMJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X291 JMJ, 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 X291 JMJ registered?

X291 JMJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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