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Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,275 cc

K37 ETWMOT history

K37 ETW is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 28 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 33,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

K37 ETW red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
33,525 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
K37 ETW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
28 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K37 ETW was last recorded at 33,525 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2016: 32,481 miles, lower than 60,787 miles on 24 Oct 2014.

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
32,981 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,525 miles
  • 2025 – 32,981 miles
  • 2021 – 32,840 miles
  • 2019 – 32,829 miles
  • 2018 – 32,780 miles
  • 2017 – 32,590 miles
  • 2016 – 32,481 miles
  • 2014 – 60,787 miles
  • 2013 – 59,115 miles
  • 2012 – 58,246 miles
  • 2011 – 55,066 miles
  • 2010 – 54,594 miles
  • 2009 – 53,955 miles
  • 2007 – 53,907 miles
  • 2006 – 41,569 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,525 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,525 miles (+544)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    33,525 miles
    Test number
    711683178808
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass32,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    32,981 miles
    Test number
    548055915961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail32,981 miles (+141)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,981 miles
    Test number
    207099391039
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass32,840 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    32,840 miles
    Test number
    809546112596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,829 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,829 miles
    Test number
    328249732596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,780 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,780 miles
    Test number
    804226805302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,590 miles
    Test number
    868960878277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Fail32,590 miles (+109)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,590 miles
    Test number
    128768159946
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured rear floor mount (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass32,481 miles (-28,306)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,481 miles
    Test number
    227713624082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass60,787 miles (+1,672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,787 miles
    Test number
    756307894270
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass59,115 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,115 miles
    Test number
    455336093295
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre perished

  12. Fail59,115 miles (+869)3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,115 miles
    Test number
    477596393225
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre perished

  13. Pass58,246 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,246 miles
    Test number
    366244682427
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail58,244 miles (+16)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,244 miles
    Test number
    387082482280
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Fail58,228 miles (+3,162)14 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,228 miles
    Test number
    749460752222
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureUpper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine mounting link ex play

  16. Pass55,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,066 miles
    Test number
    387708971237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,066 miles (+472)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,066 miles
    Test number
    828307861210
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass54,594 miles (+639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,594 miles
    Test number
    303801620481
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass53,955 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,955 miles
    Test number
    483723209213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,907 miles (+12,338)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,907 miles
    Test number
    324723617467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,569 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,569 miles
    Test number
    350866886170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,564 miles10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,564 miles
    Test number
    112620986171
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K37 ETW

Does K37 ETW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K37 ETW is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K37 ETW?
The MOT on K37 ETW is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K37 ETW done?
K37 ETW was recorded at 33,525 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026.
Has K37 ETW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K37 ETW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on K37 ETW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 May 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K37 ETW find?
K37 ETW passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 4 minor defects: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 1 more.

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