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X48 JGJ

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,634 mi
Last recorded66,634 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 JGJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 66,634 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 65,769 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 65,766 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 65,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 64,688 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 64,265 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 63,954 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 63,730 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 63,554 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,154 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 62,452 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 62,452 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,305 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 61,304 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 60,687 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,259 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 60,259 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 56,620 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 56,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,372 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 54,371 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 51,666 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 51,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

emission retest after repairs

engine misfire

Pass 28 Nov 2007 47,953 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,756 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 44,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 40,245 miles

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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X48 JGJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue 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 X48 JGJ, 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 X48 JGJ registered?

X48 JGJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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