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B33 KAY

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

11,929 mi
Last recorded11,929 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB33 KAY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 11,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 11,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod arm has slight play detected.

Pass 19 Oct 2023 11,885 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 11,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 11,803 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 11,787 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 11,719 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 11,552 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 10,948 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 10,726 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 10,654 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 10,643 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 10,636 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 10,626 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 10,615 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 10,610 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 10,610 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 7 Oct 2009 10,605 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 10,603 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 10,603 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 10,600 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,586 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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B33 KAY is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 B33 KAY, 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 B33 KAY registered?

B33 KAY is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is B33 KAY safe to buy?

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