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W991 KUY

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,260 mi
Last recorded96,260 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW991 KUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 96,260 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower and upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 May 2026 96,252 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower and upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 95,941 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 95,940 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear floor holed at rear subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor corroded by subframe front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear floors corroded by rear subframe rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 95,796 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 95,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat foam base worn

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 95,101 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 93,566 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 93,566 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 93,504 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill visible through jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill visible through jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed and overall integrity compromised (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,848 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 89,842 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing teardrop mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 86,109 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 86,109 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working bottle missing (3.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 86,074 miles

Emissions not tested cat internals loose ; all readings high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel below bumper near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack into rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 83,520 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,239 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 77,819 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 77,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,894 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 70,839 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,847 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 62,247 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 62,247 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,533 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 29,851 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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W991 KUY is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 KUY, 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 KUY registered?

W991 KUY is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 May 2000.

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