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H17 KBM

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

4,140 mi
Last recorded4,140 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 KBM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 4,140 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 3,911 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 3,607 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 3,180 miles

all 4 tyres split + perished

Pass 28 Mar 2022 2,874 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 2,664 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 14 Feb 2020 2,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 2,115 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 1,504 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 1,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 856 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 214 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 183 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 175 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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H17 KBM is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2001 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 35,698 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 H17 KBM, 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 25 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H17 KBM registered?

H17 KBM is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is H17 KBM safe to buy?

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