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J8 KEH

2006 Rover Mini

White Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests38 (27 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate71.1%

Mileage

30,973 mi
Last recorded30,973 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Rover Mini60,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 KEH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

27 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 30,973 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2025 182,485 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 182,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 182,410 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 181,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 30,935 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 177,112 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 173,149 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 173,082 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 173,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 171,631 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 30,893 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2018 30,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Apr 2018 170,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 166,313 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 753 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 159,968 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 29,957 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 29,957 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 151,660 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 29,494 miles
Fail 16 May 2014

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 136,130 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 116,392 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 27,847 miles

SRS lamp illuminated

Fail 31 Oct 2012 27,847 miles

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

SRS lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 100,665 miles

reccomend pairing up osro to nsru tyres

Pass 28 Oct 2011 27,799 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 27,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 83,038 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 27,460 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 27,460 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 67,941 miles

offside rear brake hose twisted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,008 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS STARTING TO TURN WHITE

Fail 8 Apr 2009 50,008 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS STARTING TO TURN WHITE

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,129 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 14,060 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 27,301 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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J8 KEH is a 2006 Rover Mini in White with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.1%.

Across all 2006 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 60,470 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 J8 KEH, 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 20 years old, this Rover Mini is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J8 KEH registered?

J8 KEH is a 2006 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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