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W42 KPA

2000 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

36,401 mi
Last recorded36,401 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW42 KPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2020 36,401 miles

Brake performance not tested due to structual rigidity of vehicle (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub mounting swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor in front subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in front belt mounting areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in rear subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch in front mounting area of rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub mounting swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub mounting swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in front seat belt mounting areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in rear subframe mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch in rear subframe rear mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside front inner wheel arches in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 35,962 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

both sills corroded (advise repairing)

Pass 19 Jan 2018 35,477 miles

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, rear of sills (2.4.A.3)

clutch slipping

corrosion on front of sills and floors both sides

engine oil over full

Pass 24 Jan 2017 34,899 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sills at the front (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded slightly ()

Oil leak ()

Unable to check rear bearings. unable to jack rear of car.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,635 miles

Oil Leak

Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 33,763 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 33,719 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 31,977 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 31,977 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 30,231 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 28,301 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 26,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front outer lower door sill has slight corrosion

Pass 10 May 2010 24,239 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 21,980 miles

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE POSS OIL PRESS SWITCH

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,079 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 20,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 17,668 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 17,635 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 15,083 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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W42 KPA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W42 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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W42 KPA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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