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V153 KGE

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

39,547 mi
Last recorded39,547 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 KGE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 39,547 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 39,511 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 39,510 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 37,483 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 37,481 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 37,481 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 37,453 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion at offside jacking points not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 37,401 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 37,329 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,223 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,646 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 36,263 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,976 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,310 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 34,209 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 31,204 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 30,964 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F wiper blade torn at end

Fail 29 May 2009 30,951 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/F wiper blade torn at end

Pass 13 May 2008 28,593 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 28,593 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 24,761 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 20,618 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 16,868 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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V153 KGE is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V153 KGE, 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 V153 KGE registered?

V153 KGE is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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