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W991 KHY

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

34,274 mi
Last recorded34,274 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW991 KHY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 34,274 miles

Nearside Front slight play in upper and lower ball joints

Fail 15 Aug 2025 34,166 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch, lower sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 33,591 miles

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 32,999 miles

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 13 Jul 2020 32,281 miles

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 31,739 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 30,869 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 30,869 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,897 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 28,662 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 26,867 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 24,846 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 24,846 miles

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

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

Oil leak

off side rear tyre has a peace of metal in it

Pass 8 Aug 2013 23,117 miles

both rear tyres worn inside edge

slight playin o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 22 Jul 2013 23,101 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both rear tyres worn inside edge

slight play in o/s/f wheel bear

Pass 30 Jul 2012 21,739 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jul 2012 21,739 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 1 Aug 2011 20,782 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 1 Aug 2011 20,782 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,846 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 19,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 18,912 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 17,302 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,609 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 14,609 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 11,850 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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W991 KHY is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W991 KHY, 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 W991 KHY registered?

W991 KHY is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 August 2000.

Is W991 KHY safe to buy?

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