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W912 KYD

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,492 mi
Last recorded51,492 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW912 KYD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 51,492 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pedal hard

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Apr 2026 51,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

brake pedal hard

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Apr 2025 50,853 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 50,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 50,713 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 49,680 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 49,013 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2017 48,168 miles

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Faded (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 47,050 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,915 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 44,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 43,561 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 41,101 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 35,925 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 35,713 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,473 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 19,580 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jan 2009 19,367 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Feb 2008 17,486 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 16,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 15,730 miles

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

rear position / stop lights pale. ss front brake flex pipes could do with protection close to tie †bars. †

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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W912 KYD is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W912 KYD, 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 W912 KYD registered?

W912 KYD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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