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V151 KGA

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

36,211 mi
Last recorded36,211 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV151 KGA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 36,211 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated battery earth strap (4.11 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak at thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 36,003 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 35,807 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 35,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 35,743 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 35,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 35,497 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 35,413 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2020 35,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 35,199 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,004 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 34,723 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 34,586 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 33,739 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise sill covers fitted at top

Pass 24 Mar 2014 33,400 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 33,400 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,050 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 31,135 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,589 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,491 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 27,491 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,141 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

small split o/s wiper blade

Pass 24 Mar 2008 23,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,424 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 20,745 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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V151 KGA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V151 KGA, 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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V151 KGA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 February 2000.

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