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W254 KAP

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,071 mi
Last recorded46,071 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 KAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 46,071 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 45,780 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 45,778 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,810 miles

ALL FLOORS SURFACE CORRODED + "APPEAR" WEAK

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE + "FLEXI" DAMAGED

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

REAR PANEL/VALANCE CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME SURFACE CORRODED

Fail 6 Apr 2018 44,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

ALL FLOORS SURFACE CORRODED + "APPEAR" WEAK

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

FRONT EXHAUST PIPE + "FLEXI" DAMAGED

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

REAR PANEL/VALANCE CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME SURFACE CORRODED

Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,515 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 43,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

ALL FLOORS SURFACE CORRODED + "APPEAR" WEAK

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

FRONT EXHAUST + "FLEXI PIPE" DAMAGED

N/S/R BRAKE BINDING

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

REAR PANEL/VALANCE CORRODED

Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,217 miles

BOTH FLOOR/OUTER SILLS APPEARING "WEAK"

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON INSIDE EDGES (APPROX 2-3K)

CORROSION TO REAR PANEL

FRONT SUSPENSION V.CLOSE TO BUMP STOPS

O/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED

SLIGHT LEAK TO FRONT EXHAUST PIPE

Pass 6 May 2014 42,432 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Perish On Outer Wall

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 42,432 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Perish On Outer Wall

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 41,674 miles

CORROSION TO O/S/R FLOOR

CORROSION TO REAR VALANCE PANEL

Pass 26 Mar 2011 40,648 miles

REAR PANEL BADLY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 26 Apr 2010 39,843 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 36,362 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 32,304 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 27,851 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 23,967 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W254 KAP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W254 KAP, 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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W254 KAP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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