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X299 JMJ

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,588 mi
Last recorded64,588 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX299 JMJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 64,588 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 64,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 64,426 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 64,379 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 64,303 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 64,222 miles

Chipped windscreen

Drivers seat does not lock down .

Front indicators are discoloured.

Pass 28 Jan 2021 64,171 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 64,170 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 64,125 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 64,124 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 64,095 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 63,990 miles

movement in nearside & offside inner steering rack ends

Fail 2 Nov 2017 63,979 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

movement in offside & nearside inner rack ends

Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,916 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 63,895 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,762 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 63,675 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,605 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,487 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,189 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 62,479 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,902 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 55,378 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 48,381 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 41,808 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 35,260 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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X299 JMJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 X299 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X299 JMJ registered?

X299 JMJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X299 JMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X299 JMJ shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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