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W192 KBJ

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

69,468 mi
Last recorded69,468 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW192 KBJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 69,468 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 69,468 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 69,396 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 69,307 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 69,237 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 68,965 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 68,965 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 68,872 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 68,084 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 68,084 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 67,891 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 67,889 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,338 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint slight play

Nearside Front steering rack boot perished

Offside Front both ball joint slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,662 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 66,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,353 miles

all shocks leaking slightly

rack mountings worn

Fail 8 Jan 2014 65,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all shocks leaking slightly

rack mountings worn

Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

chip in screen

Pass 7 Jan 2012 43,971 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 43,971 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

l/h side sill /door steep area poor

Pass 11 Jun 2009 41,107 miles

CORRSION ON O/S/F JACK MOUNT / SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON GEAT SELECTOR SEAL / N/S/DOOR CORRODED X HOLED / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F OUTTER SILL

FRONT NUMBER PLATE / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TOP BALL JOINT / SLIGHT PITTING ON O/S/F BRAKE DISC INNER EDGE / SLIGHT TWIST ON N/S/F FLEXI HOSE /

Fail 10 Jun 2009 41,107 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

CORRSION ON O/S/F JACK MOUNT / SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON GEAT SELECTOR SEAL / N/S/DOOR CORRODED X HOLED / SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/F OUTTER SILL

FRONT NUMBER PLATE / SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TOP BALL JOINT / SLIGHT PITTING ON O/S/F BRAKE DISC INNER EDGE / SLIGHT TWIST ON N/S/F FLEXI HOSE /

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 38,187 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 38,182 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

cut on o/s/r tyre tread

n/s/f door rusty

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 18 Jul 2007 36,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 28,395 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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W192 KBJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W192 KBJ, 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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W192 KBJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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