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Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,275 cc

K42 VPHMOT history

K42 VPH is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 19 Nov 1992. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 21,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

K42 VPH red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
21,269 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K42 VPH
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
19 Nov 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K42 VPH was last recorded at 21,269 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,265 miles · 15 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,269 miles
  • 2021 – 21,265 miles
  • 2019 – 21,212 miles
  • 2010 – 20,911 miles
  • 2009 – 20,356 miles
  • 2008 – 20,126 miles
  • 2007 – 19,491 miles
  • 2006 – 19,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,269 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,269 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    21,269 miles
    Test number
    367415611882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    21,265 miles
    Test number
    566606246760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail21,265 miles (+53)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,265 miles
    Test number
    416887671510
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass21,212 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    21,212 miles
    Test number
    797549850020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail21,202 miles (+291)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,202 miles
    Test number
    548614498690
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass20,911 miles (+555)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    20,911 miles
    Test number
    234802640481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,356 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,356 miles
    Test number
    240006539432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,126 miles (+635)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,126 miles
    Test number
    284078038134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,491 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,491 miles
    Test number
    760519237130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,032 miles
    Test number
    123850046186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K42 VPH

Does K42 VPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K42 VPH is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K42 VPH?
The MOT on K42 VPH is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K42 VPH done?
K42 VPH was recorded at 21,269 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 113 miles a year.
Has K42 VPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K42 VPH has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on K42 VPH 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 K42 VPH find?
K42 VPH passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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