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K15 SBH

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

57,475 mi
Last recorded57,475 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 SBH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 57,475 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 56,708 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 54,983 miles

Offside Front knocking but no play detected

Pass 10 Feb 2023 52,539 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 52,539 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 50,264 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 50,264 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 48,597 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 48,595 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2018 47,684 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 47,684 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,533 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 43,490 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 43,490 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 41,240 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 38,885 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 38,885 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,181 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,535 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,246 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 32,246 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,823 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,577 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 27,485 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,406 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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K15 SBH is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 K15 SBH, 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 K15 SBH registered?

K15 SBH is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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