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X728 JOM

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

17,217 mi
Last recorded17,217 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX728 JOM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 17,217 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 17,127 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 17,068 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 17,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 16,845 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 16,738 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 16,363 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 15,395 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 14,800 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 14,800 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 14,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 13,970 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 13,968 miles

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,725 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 13,236 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 12,399 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 12,024 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,143 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 9,538 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 9,101 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 8,642 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 May 2007 8,642 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 8,021 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 10 Feb 2006 8,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

front number plate starting to deteriate

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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X728 JOM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 X728 JOM, 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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X728 JOM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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