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Red and White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,275 cc

K18 YDLMOT history

K18 YDL is a red and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 11 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 59,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2024.

K18 YDL red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Mar 2025
Mileage
59,227 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2024
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 YDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
11 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 YDL was last recorded at 59,227 miles on 21 Mar 2024, 185 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,042 miles · 3 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
185 miles
Average per year
683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 59,227 miles
  • 2022 – 59,042 miles
  • 2021 – 58,744 miles
  • 2020 – 58,379 miles
  • 2019 – 57,765 miles
  • 2017 – 57,376 miles
  • 2016 – 54,939 miles
  • 2015 – 53,526 miles
  • 2014 – 52,511 miles
  • 2013 – 50,849 miles
  • 2012 – 50,704 miles
  • 2011 – 50,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,227 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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.

  • Non cat test done as under required chassis number on list

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,227 miles (+185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,227 miles
    Test number
    344478666046
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass59,042 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,042 miles
    Test number
    529842808710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,744 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,744 miles
    Test number
    282802667795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,379 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,379 miles
    Test number
    566965278989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,765 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,765 miles
    Test number
    239470698277
    • AdvisoryNon cat test done as under required chassis number on list
  6. Fail57,764 miles (+388)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,764 miles
    Test number
    116676559354
    • DangerousSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) column clamp (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNon cat test done as under required chassis number on list
  7. Pass57,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,376 miles
    Test number
    258164212960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,376 miles (+2,437)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,376 miles
    Test number
    571633125728
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  9. Pass54,939 miles (+1,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,939 miles
    Test number
    145329125552
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass53,526 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,526 miles
    Test number
    136895305132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,456 miles (+945)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,456 miles
    Test number
    856389995019
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass52,511 miles (+1,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,511 miles
    Test number
    597643614115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass50,849 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,849 miles
    Test number
    637080453192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,704 miles (+28)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,704 miles
    Test number
    207081522478
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Note(STRONG ADVISORY) Both rear tyre's badly perished/cracked
    • NoteFront valance corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake application slightly uneven
    • NoteRear valance corroded
  15. Fail50,676 miles (+323)8 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,676 miles
    Test number
    478404912162
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • Note(STRONG ADVISORY) Both rear tyre's badly perished/cracked
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront cross member badly corroded
    • NoteRear cross member slightly corroded
  16. Pass50,353 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    50,353 miles
    Test number
    416463931122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,347 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,347 miles
    Test number
    575083781086
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Questions about K18 YDL

Does K18 YDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 YDL expired on 20 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 YDL?
The MOT on K18 YDL expired on 20 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 YDL done?
K18 YDL was recorded at 59,227 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2024, an average of 683 miles a year.
Has K18 YDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 YDL has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on K18 YDL 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 K18 YDL find?
K18 YDL passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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