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X726 JBO

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

4,904 mi
Last recorded4,904 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX726 JBO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 4,904 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 4,850 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 4,823 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 4,799 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Small Split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 4,721 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 4,664 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 4,664 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 3,942 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 2,474 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 2,305 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 2,217 miles

corrosion starting on rear subframe

front tyres becoming worn

Fail 6 Oct 2010 2,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion starting on rear subframe

front tyres becoming worn

Pass 31 Mar 2009 2,211 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 2,211 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 21,234 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 2,022 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 2,022 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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X726 JBO is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X726 JBO, 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 X726 JBO registered?

X726 JBO is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 November 2000.

Is X726 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X726 JBO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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