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V361 JHJ

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

13,273 mi
Last recorded13,273 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 JHJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 13,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 11,937 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 10,541 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 9,315 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 9,315 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 8,071 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 8,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 7,426 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 6,759 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 6,759 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 5,016 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 5,016 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.5% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 320ppm (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 2,793 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 2,793 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 919 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sunvisor (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 99,420 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 99,343 miles

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 99,036 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 98,957 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,311 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 75,879 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 75,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2006 62,013 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 61,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear tyre has small cuts in it but not to excess.

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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V361 JHJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V361 JHJ, 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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V361 JHJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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