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K44 BWA

2000 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

53,780 mi
Last recorded53,780 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 BWA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 53,780 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 53,771 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 53,674 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 53,659 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 52,907 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 44,135 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 44,105 miles

Emissions not tested All readings outside limits. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,840 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 42,838 miles

Emissions not tested All readings excessive. (7.3.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,109 miles

N/s & O/s sills - corrosion.

Fail 6 Mar 2017 41,109 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

N/s & O/s sills - corrosion.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 41,086 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Under body corrosion.

N/s & O/s sills - corrosion.

Nearside Engine water leak.

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corrosion.

Nearside Rear forward sub frame corrosion.

Offside Bonnet bolts loose.

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

Service brake performance 50% - MINIMUM LIMIT.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,870 miles

Front valance corrosion.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear valance/ wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 39,870 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front valance corrosion.

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Forward (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear valance/ wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,573 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside front outter seal corroded by seat mounting

offside front outter seal corroded by seat mounting

Pass 19 Oct 2013 36,075 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 33,741 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 30,890 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake backing plate damp need to get checked

Pass 20 Nov 2010 29,264 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 27,502 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 25,590 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 24,474 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 24,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 22,280 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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K44 BWA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K44 BWA, 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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K44 BWA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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