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K155 MBC

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,529 mi
Last recorded41,529 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 MBC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2013 41,529 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 41,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 40,681 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 40,681 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,670 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 35,667 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 35,269 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,130 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2010 28,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 24,806 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 24,806 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,173 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 22,169 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 19,652 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006
Fail 22 Feb 2006 16,760 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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K155 MBC is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K155 MBC, 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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K155 MBC is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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