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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1963 · 850 cc

669 KAOMOT history

669 KAO is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Apr 1978. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 60,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2025
Mileage
60,269 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
0 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
669 KAO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
850 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
1 Apr 1978
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

669 KAO was last recorded at 60,269 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,269 miles · 25 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,269 miles
  • 2024 – 60,269 miles
  • 2023 – 60,269 miles
  • 2022 – 60,269 miles
  • 2021 – 60,269 miles
  • 2020 – 60,269 miles
  • 2019 – 60,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail60,269 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine miss firing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

8 tests since 18 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail60,269 miles2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,269 miles
    Test number
    284614724606
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass60,269 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    60,269 miles
    Test number
    176540682155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass60,269 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    60,269 miles
    Test number
    236879272103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass60,269 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,269 miles
    Test number
    359444032347
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,269 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    60,269 miles
    Test number
    418075180505
    • AdvisoryEngine miss firing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail60,269 miles7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,269 miles
    Test number
    912928377927
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working All not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine miss firing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass60,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,269 miles
    Test number
    128592123720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,269 miles
    Test number
    359945416226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 669 KAO

What vehicle is registration 669 KAO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 669 KAO on a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Apr 1978. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 669 KAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 669 KAO expired on 14 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 669 KAO?
The MOT on 669 KAO expired on 14 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 669 KAO done?
669 KAO was recorded at 60,269 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 0 miles a year.
Has 669 KAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 669 KAO has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on 669 KAO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 669 KAO find?
669 KAO failed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 2 major defects and 14 advisories: nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area; offside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 13 more.

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