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G12 CLJ

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,578 mi
Last recorded53,578 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 CLJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 53,578 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 53,578 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 53,151 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 53,151 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 52,860 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 52,064 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,971 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 51,915 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,887 miles

Offside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 51,360 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 50,816 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,287 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 50,287 miles

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 49,803 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 49,226 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

unable to assess under vehicle brake pipes as protected with underseal

Fail 10 Apr 2014 48,570 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,570 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 48,481 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2013 48,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 47,565 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,737 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 44,958 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 44,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,513 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 42,513 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 39,965 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2007 39,965 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear lamp filled partly by water

Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,370 miles

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

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

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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G12 CLJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G12 CLJ, 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 G12 CLJ registered?

G12 CLJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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