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W117 KPA

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

55,106 mi
Last recorded55,106 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 KPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 55,106 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 55,101 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 54,850 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 54,671 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 54,621 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 54,517 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,511 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 54,508 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,504 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 54,504 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 54,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,250 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,229 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 54,118 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,582 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 53,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,790 miles

front vallance corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,934 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 50,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 25 May 2011 50,837 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

sub frame corroding

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2010 44,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 40,281 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2008 35,506 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,850 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 27,057 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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W117 KPA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W117 KPA, 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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W117 KPA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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