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X936 RJO

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

55,092 mi
Last recorded55,092 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX936 RJO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 55,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 55,089 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine Over Heated During Emissions Test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 54,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 54,678 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 54,129 miles

bad engine oil leaks apparent

center silencer is blowing slightly

engine oil level is low

rear subframe is corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 53,050 miles

center silencer blowing slightly

corrosion in the nearside front jacking point

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2021 51,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corroded and holed near front jacking points/floor

Pass 10 Nov 2020 50,905 miles

both the front shock absorbers are weeping

Fail 9 Nov 2020 50,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 50,147 miles

nearside front shock absorber weeping

Fail 30 Oct 2019 50,131 miles

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

nearside front shock absorber weeping

nearside front tyre approaching the wear bars

offside front tyre worn badly on the inner shoulder

play in all four front ball joints

Pass 26 Oct 2018 48,975 miles

both front tyres are worn slightly on the inside edges

front number is damaged

slight play in all four front ball joints

Pass 25 Oct 2017 47,952 miles

corrosion becoming apparent in nearside and offside front floors

front number plate is damaged

wear evident in all four front suspension joints

Pass 26 Oct 2016 46,599 miles

slight wear in all four front suspension ball joints

Fail 20 Oct 2016 46,543 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

slight wear in all four front suspension ball joints

Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,390 miles

slight weap on the nearside front shocker

Fail 19 Oct 2015 45,390 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight weap on the nearside front shocker

Pass 3 Nov 2014 44,045 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 44,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 42,304 miles

slight corrosion on the nearside front jacking point

Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,877 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 39,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

slight play in the offside front ball joints

Fail 17 Oct 2011 38,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

slight play in the offside front ball joints

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,571 miles

slight leak on the nearside rear shockabsorber

slight wear in both the offside ball joints

slight wear in the nearside front top ball joint

Pass 27 Oct 2009 33,376 miles

exhaust badly corroded and thin in places

Fail 26 Oct 2009 33,376 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust badly corroded and thin in places

Pass 4 Nov 2008 30,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,837 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 27,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,789 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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X936 RJO is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 X936 RJO, 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 X936 RJO registered?

X936 RJO is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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