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L55 LHK

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,259 mi
Last recorded48,259 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL55 LHK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 48,259 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 24 May 2024 48,255 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear handbrake slow in operation

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

Pass 4 May 2022 48,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 48,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 48,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 47,975 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

body and underside corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 47,975 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

body and underside corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 47,882 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres getting low and perishing

free play in offside rear radius arm bearings

Pass 3 May 2017 47,761 miles

slight play in o/s & n/s front ball joints

Fail 3 May 2017 47,761 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s & n/s front floor (2.4.A.3)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters front & rear (6.3.4c)

slight play in o/s & n/s front ball joints

Pass 1 Jun 2016 47,650 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,432 miles

both front tyres low on tread

floor and sills rusty

freeplay in front ball joints

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 47,432 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres low on tread

floor and sills rusty

freeplay in front ball joints

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 47,346 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front and nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front floor/jacking point rusty

Pass 22 May 2013 47,120 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

rear number plate fading

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,518 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,702 miles

freeplay in front ball joints

freeplay in steering rack and wirn badly

front tyres low on tread

rear subframe rusty and weak

sills and floor very rusty and weak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,623 miles

rear subframe & floor rusting

Pass 22 Apr 2009 41,586 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,429 miles

exhaust very rusty

Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,957 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 34,285 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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L55 LHK is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L55 LHK, 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 L55 LHK registered?

L55 LHK is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is L55 LHK safe to buy?

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