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Green · Petrol · 1992 · 1,275 cc

K105 RCXMOT history

K105 RCX is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 3 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 13,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

K105 RCX green Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
13,142 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
9 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K105 RCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
3 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K105 RCX was last recorded at 13,142 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2006: 54,739 miles, lower than 101,575 miles on 15 Sept 2005.
  • 17 Dec 2007: 7,638 miles, lower than 54,739 miles on 19 Dec 2006.

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
13,115 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
27 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 13,142 miles
  • 2025 – 11,021 miles
  • 2018 – 11,011 miles
  • 2017 – 10,991 miles
  • 2016 – 10,652 miles
  • 2009 – 9,741 miles
  • 2008 – 9,627 miles
  • 2007 – 7,643 miles
  • 2006 – 54,739 miles
  • 2005 – 101,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass13,142 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2005–2017

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass13,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    13,142 miles
    Test number
    515440543188
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail13,142 miles (+27)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,142 miles
    Test number
    152098199006
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail13,115 miles (+2,094)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,115 miles
    Test number
    701887070073
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass11,021 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    11,021 miles
    Test number
    349171314362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail11,013 miles (+2)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,013 miles
    Test number
    741194472652
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

  6. Pass11,011 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    11,011 miles
    Test number
    945948453168
    • AdvisoryUnder-side of chassis coated in underseal

  7. Pass10,991 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    10,991 miles
    Test number
    818730511684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Fail10,991 miles (+339)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,991 miles
    Test number
    441636135139
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass10,652 miles (+911)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    10,652 miles
    Test number
    296222135114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,741 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    9,741 miles
    Test number
    700011119125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail9,733 miles (+106)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,733 miles
    Test number
    404600999045
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches near sub-frame, mounts ciorroding

  12. Fail9,627 miles (+1,984)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,627 miles
    Test number
    790951948325
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFloor,inner wheel archs,chassis corrosion

  13. Pass7,643 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    7,643 miles
    Test number
    851434557343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail7,638 miles (-47,101)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,638 miles
    Test number
    563431357311
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteExcessive welding has been done to floor areas

  15. Pass54,739 miles (-46,836)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    54,739 miles
    Test number
    820483256332
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  16. Pass101,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    101,575 miles
    Test number
    621178455278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,575 miles2 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,575 miles
    Test number
    444835255202
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K105 RCX

Does K105 RCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K105 RCX is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K105 RCX?
The MOT on K105 RCX is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K105 RCX done?
K105 RCX was recorded at 13,142 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026.
Has K105 RCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K105 RCX has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K105 RCX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K105 RCX find?
K105 RCX passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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