Rover Mini
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,275 cc
K29 HSPMOT history
K29 HSP is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 25 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,478 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 88,478 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,557 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K29 HSP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 25 Jan 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K29 HSP was last recorded at 88,478 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 2,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Mar 2020: 75,523 miles, lower than 89,561 miles on 7 Mar 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 86,270 miles · 23 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,208 miles
- Average per year
- 1,557 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,478 miles
- 2025 – 86,270 miles
- 2024 – 82,363 miles
- 2023 – 80,689 miles
- 2022 – 79,603 miles
- 2020 – 79,273 miles
- 2019 – 89,561 miles
- 2018 – 68,991 miles
- 2017 – 68,769 miles
- 2016 – 68,517 miles
- 2015 – 68,407 miles
- 2014 – 67,961 miles
- 2013 – 67,435 miles
- 2012 – 66,789 miles
- 2011 – 61,748 miles
- 2010 – 56,989 miles
- 2007 – 56,952 miles
- 2006 – 56,706 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,478 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion and undersealed, NSF & OSF Inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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.
Vehicle undersealed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
27 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,478 miles (+2,208)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 88,478 miles
- Test number
- 784040033283
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR & OSR (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion and undersealed, NSF & OSF Inner sills corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass86,270 miles (+3,907)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 86,270 miles
- Test number
- 764107336005
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR corroded, others greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySmall sections corroded and rest is undersealed
Pass82,363 miles (+1,674)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 82,363 miles
- Test number
- 457469039997
- AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
Pass80,689 miles (+24)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 80,689 miles
- Test number
- 357722192709
- AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
Fail80,665 miles (+1,062)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,665 miles
- Test number
- 177748207643
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed CO,HC and lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderneath covered in underseal inc brake pipes
Pass79,603 miles (+330)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 79,603 miles
- Test number
- 369905632210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,273 miles (+3,004)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 79,273 miles
- Test number
- 627454523194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,269 miles (+734)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,269 miles
- Test number
- 152347090021
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill repaired with fibreglass resin (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass75,535 miles (+12)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2021
- Odometer
- 75,535 miles
- Test number
- 394729327923
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail75,523 miles (-14,038)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,523 miles
- Test number
- 761132732576
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass89,561 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 89,561 miles
- Test number
- 760492221216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,561 miles (+20,570)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,561 miles
- Test number
- 430567595215
- MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
Pass68,991 miles (+222)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 68,991 miles
- Test number
- 174687793451
- AdvisorySlight front brake imbalance.
Pass68,769 miles (+252)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 68,769 miles
- Test number
- 538034633320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,517 miles (+110)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 68,517 miles
- Test number
- 341033303635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,407 miles (+446)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 68,407 miles
- Test number
- 796859205276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,961 miles (+526)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 67,961 miles
- Test number
- 609499604289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,435 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 67,435 miles
- Test number
- 679171213234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,435 miles (+646)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,435 miles
- Test number
- 538868403209
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass66,789 miles (+5,041)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 66,789 miles
- Test number
- 158072812279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 61,748 miles
- Test number
- 688892401215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,748 miles (+4,759)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,748 miles
- Test number
- 678712101236
- DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- DangerousDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass56,989 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 56,989 miles
- Test number
- 510559400212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 56,952 miles
- Test number
- 313099027129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,952 miles (+246)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,952 miles
- Test number
- 310708827194
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass56,706 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 56,706 miles
- Test number
- 841652126188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,706 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,706 miles
- Test number
- 520162526144
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Questions about K29 HSP
- Does K29 HSP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 HSP is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K29 HSP?
- The MOT on K29 HSP is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K29 HSP done?
- K29 HSP was recorded at 88,478 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 1,557 miles a year.
- Has K29 HSP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K29 HSP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on K29 HSP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on K29 HSP find?
- K29 HSP passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr & osr; general corrosion and undersealed, nsf & osf inner sills corroded; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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