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V617 KAE

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

51,158 mi
Last recorded51,158 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV617 KAE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 51,158 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 50,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 50,100 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 46,188 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,987 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 43,987 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 40,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2014 40,398 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2012 35,099 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wheel arches loose

front plate damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2012 35,085 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wheel arches loose

front plate damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,354 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 27,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

N/S/R tyre starting to crack and perish

Oil leak

Rear sidelights slightly dim

Side repeaters starting to fade

Slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,339 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,420 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,301 miles

exhaust rear mount deteriorated

o/s sun visor attachment-getting weak

Fail 7 Mar 2007 18,301 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rear mount deteriorated

o/s sun visor attachment-getting weak

Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,495 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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V617 KAE is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 V617 KAE, 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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V617 KAE is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 January 2000.

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