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X612 JAL

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,064 mi
Last recorded52,064 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX612 JAL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 52,064 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 51,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 51,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under side rusting

Pass 18 Aug 2022 50,745 miles

under side heavy undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2021 50,316 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 50,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 49,157 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 49,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corner (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded same (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded same (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,416 miles

underside rusting

Pass 13 Jan 2016 47,817 miles

under side rusting

Fail 13 Jan 2016 47,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

under side rusting

Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,246 miles

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

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

underside getting rusty

Pass 17 Jan 2014 45,439 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 45,439 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 38,870 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 38,563 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 38,563 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 May 2010 37,489 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 37,489 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 35,898 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 35,885 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,695 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 33,057 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 30,259 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 30,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in tyre

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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X612 JAL is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X612 JAL, 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 X612 JAL registered?

X612 JAL is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 September 2000.

Is X612 JAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X612 JAL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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