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S88 KGM

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,254 mi
Last recorded60,254 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 KGM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 60,254 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 60,252 miles

Nearside Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill holed in 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 60,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 59,026 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 57,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 57,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 67,658 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 67,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 57,052 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 67,049 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,612 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,202 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,670 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,664 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 45,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 39,477 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 39,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,405 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 28,529 miles

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

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

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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S88 KGM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S88 KGM, 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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S88 KGM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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