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W391 KPA

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,468 mi
Last recorded45,468 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW391 KPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 45,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 45,334 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm / bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm / bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 45,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 44,978 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box slight blow / applied sealing paste (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 44,974 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit insecurely attached Suspension cone(trumpet ) detached from bush (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 44,861 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 44,743 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres 3mm

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 44,743 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyres 3mm

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 44,703 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 44,509 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 43,489 miles

Nearside rear shock obsorber no resistance

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brakes only just passed imbalance test

Fail 16 May 2018 43,484 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Too weak and not hitting screen (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven Nearside slow (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear shock obsorber no resistance

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 42,707 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 42,707 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 42,445 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 May 2016 42,442 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer /floor area at front (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill /floor at front area (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2015 41,649 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s n/s front sections outer sills corroded

surface corrosion o/s n/s inner front arches,rear subframe mounts,boot floor

Pass 8 May 2014 40,868 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 40,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 39,577 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,112 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 39,112 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 38,840 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 38,481 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 38,481 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Pass 20 May 2009 38,004 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 37,683 miles

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2008 37,683 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2007 36,343 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 36,331 miles

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2006 33,385 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 32,128 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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W391 KPA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W391 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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W391 KPA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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