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X731 JOM

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,136 mi
Last recorded50,136 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX731 JOM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 50,136 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 49,578 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 48,085 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 47,229 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 46,750 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 45,372 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 44,819 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 43,108 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 43,099 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 38,991 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 38,522 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 32,359 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front floor pans corroded

headlamp surround panels corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 30,399 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear subframe has slight corrosion.

Fail 28 May 2015 30,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear subframe has slight corrosion.

Fail 30 Jul 2012 30,363 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,277 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,097 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 29,505 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2009 29,505 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 28,438 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,901 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 26,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 23,042 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 23,042 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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X731 JOM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X731 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X731 JOM registered?

X731 JOM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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