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X234 KBM

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,284 mi
Last recorded56,284 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX234 KBM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 56,284 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 23 May 2026 56,280 miles

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 56,231 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 54,660 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 53,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of door sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top of door sill and outer sill starting to corrode (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,580 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 28 Aug 2018 53,579 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left adjuster faulty n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 3 Aug 2017 53,251 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 53,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 52,897 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,038 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 49,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 45,148 miles

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

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

hand brake needs ajusting

Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,618 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 41,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 38,364 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 35,252 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,875 miles

Exhaust flexi brading in poor condition

Fail 5 Aug 2008 31,875 miles

Exhaust flexi brading in poor condition

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 27,855 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 23,759 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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X234 KBM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X234 KBM, 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 X234 KBM registered?

X234 KBM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X234 KBM safe to buy?

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