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Red and White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

9165 VTMOT history

9165 VT is a red and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 16 Mar 1994. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 1 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

9165 VT red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
1 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
9165 VT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
16 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9165 VT was last recorded at 1 miles on 20 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2026: 1 miles, lower than 49,523 miles on 13 Feb 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
49,523 miles · 13 Feb 2015

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 1 miles
  • 2015 – 49,523 miles
  • 2014 – 46,616 miles
  • 2013 – 43,350 miles
  • 2012 – 42,547 miles
  • 2010 – 41,450 miles
  • 2009 – 40,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories 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.

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

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass1 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    868775502105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    162210451073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    181395684559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    158924329375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    725777393730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    642852242755
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    775138716069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    49,523 miles
    Test number
    755714245006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,523 miles (+2,907)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,523 miles
    Test number
    766520845081
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass46,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    46,616 miles
    Test number
    828146434064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Fail46,615 miles (+3,265)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,615 miles
    Test number
    338366634011
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass43,350 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,350 miles
    Test number
    869109223086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,347 miles (+800)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,347 miles
    Test number
    645355623030
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass42,547 miles (+1,097)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    42,547 miles
    Test number
    469064822069
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass41,450 miles (+34)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,450 miles
    Test number
    992797530342
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  16. Fail41,416 miles (+1,069)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,416 miles
    Test number
    712166520365
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  17. Pass40,347 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,347 miles
    Test number
    163182529302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,344 miles (+2)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,344 miles
    Test number
    992416019386
    • FailureBody or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Fail40,342 miles8 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,342 miles
    Test number
    611051339218
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBonnet not latching securely.
    • NoteO/s outer sill holed in two places.
    • NoteRear boot floor holed.
    • NoteRear valance corroded.

Questions about 9165 VT

What vehicle is registration 9165 VT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9165 VT on a red and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 16 Mar 1994. 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 9165 VT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9165 VT is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9165 VT?
The MOT on 9165 VT is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9165 VT done?
9165 VT was recorded at 1 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026.
Has 9165 VT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9165 VT has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on 9165 VT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 9165 VT find?
9165 VT passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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