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W146 KNU

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

35,055 mi
Last recorded35,055 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 KNU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 35,055 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 28,342 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 27,609 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 27,584 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 27,405 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 27,403 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 27,252 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 27,229 miles

Front EXHAUST FLEXIBLE JOINT DAMAGED ADVISE WAXOIL TREATMENT ON UNDERSIDE

Pass 21 Sep 2018 27,060 miles

Front EXHAUST DOWN PIPE IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 26,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 23,319 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 22,805 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 22,051 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 20,952 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,308 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 17,811 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 16,386 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 14,627 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 12,589 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 10,572 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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W146 KNU is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 W146 KNU, 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 W146 KNU registered?

W146 KNU is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 May 2000.

Is W146 KNU safe to buy?

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