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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 998 cc

H73 DKMMOT history

H73 DKM is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 18 Mar 1991. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 12,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

H73 DKM blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
12,074 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
H73 DKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
18 Mar 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H73 DKM was last recorded at 12,074 miles on 5 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Mar 2012: 2,115 miles, lower than 99,937 miles on 3 Mar 2011.

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
12,073 miles · 25 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 12,074 miles
  • 2023 – 12,073 miles
  • 2022 – 12,070 miles
  • 2021 – 11,861 miles
  • 2020 – 11,272 miles
  • 2019 – 10,944 miles
  • 2018 – 10,332 miles
  • 2017 – 9,338 miles
  • 2016 – 8,279 miles
  • 2015 – 7,224 miles
  • 2014 – 5,802 miles
  • 2013 – 4,272 miles
  • 2012 – 2,258 miles
  • 2011 – 99,937 miles
  • 2010 – 97,236 miles
  • 2009 – 95,547 miles
  • 2008 – 93,336 miles
  • 2007 – 91,549 miles
  • 2006 – 88,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass12,074 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer inop
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S/F, O/S/F & N/S/R (5.3.2 (d))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass12,074 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    12,074 miles
    Test number
    447729288645
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Washer inop
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect N/S/F, O/S/F & N/S/R (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass12,073 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    12,073 miles
    Test number
    551025974088
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass12,070 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    12,070 miles
    Test number
    688651717490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass11,861 miles (+589)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    11,861 miles
    Test number
    815163808699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass11,272 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    11,272 miles
    Test number
    640310565602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass10,944 miles (+612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    10,944 miles
    Test number
    220478455258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass10,332 miles (+994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    10,332 miles
    Test number
    254893697575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  8. Pass9,338 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    9,338 miles
    Test number
    975246343920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail9,336 miles (+1,057)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,336 miles
    Test number
    249483616364
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch /subframe (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass8,279 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    8,279 miles
    Test number
    611256862784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail8,276 miles (+1,052)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,276 miles
    Test number
    992323970576
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass7,224 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    7,224 miles
    Test number
    109629985021
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail7,224 miles (+1,422)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,224 miles
    Test number
    267786375018
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass5,802 miles (+1,530)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    5,802 miles
    Test number
    446615464022
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass4,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    4,272 miles
    Test number
    555808073074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail4,272 miles (+2,014)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,272 miles
    Test number
    658640073003
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass2,258 miles (+143)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    2,258 miles
    Test number
    407074772086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  18. Fail2,115 miles (-97,822)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,115 miles
    Test number
    429631862001
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Pass99,937 miles (+2,701)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    99,937 miles
    Test number
    367542361050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass97,236 miles (+1,689)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    97,236 miles
    Test number
    301152360063
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBothrear tyres have some sidewall deteration but not dangerous at this time

  21. Pass95,547 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    95,547 miles
    Test number
    413454669097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,543 miles (+2,207)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,543 miles
    Test number
    303812469097
    • FailureNearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass93,336 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    93,336 miles
    Test number
    383599258080
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail93,336 miles (+1,787)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,336 miles
    Test number
    311576558034
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass91,549 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    91,549 miles
    Test number
    774037667078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail91,541 miles (+2,673)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,541 miles
    Test number
    351905957042
    • FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  27. Pass88,868 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    88,868 miles
    Test number
    903432966057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail88,814 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,814 miles
    Test number
    430503356007
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about H73 DKM

Does H73 DKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H73 DKM is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on H73 DKM?
The MOT on H73 DKM is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H73 DKM done?
H73 DKM was recorded at 12,074 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026.
Has H73 DKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H73 DKM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on H73 DKM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H73 DKM find?
H73 DKM passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 4 advisories: brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front washer inop, and 1 more.

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