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Grey · Petrol · 1992 · 1,275 cc

K43 GWXMOT history

K43 GWX is a grey petrol Rover Mini first used on 6 Nov 1992. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 74,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

K43 GWX grey Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
74,784 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
56 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K43 GWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
6 Nov 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K43 GWX was last recorded at 74,784 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 May 2025: 74,513 miles, lower than 74,517 miles on 25 Jun 2024.

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
74,517 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
267 miles
Average per year
56 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,784 miles
  • 2025 – 74,517 miles
  • 2024 – 74,517 miles
  • 2023 – 74,513 miles
  • 2022 – 74,513 miles
  • 2021 – 74,513 miles
  • 2020 – 74,513 miles
  • 2019 – 74,451 miles
  • 2017 – 73,981 miles
  • 2016 – 73,980 miles
  • 2015 – 73,965 miles
  • 2014 – 73,911 miles
  • 2010 – 73,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,784 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged massivie flat spot, dangerous.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Driver's seat insecure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Driver's seat moving inadvertently

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Passenger's seat insecure

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,784 miles (+267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    74,784 miles
    Test number
    691154551205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass74,517 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    931166092858
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged massivie flat spot, dangerous. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail74,513 miles (-4)4 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,513 miles
    Test number
    512996428248
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Tick over Too high. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged massivie flat spot, dangerous. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass74,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    651766553862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail74,513 miles4 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,513 miles
    Test number
    974937351930
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPassenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass74,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    74,513 miles
    Test number
    605760043430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,513 miles5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,513 miles
    Test number
    232597708241
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR AREA. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose fouling suspension
  8. Pass74,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    74,513 miles
    Test number
    586636211198
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hangers deteriorated
  9. Pass74,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,513 miles
    Test number
    311929070150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,513 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    74,513 miles
    Test number
    130645862513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    74,451 miles
    Test number
    745198343710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Fail74,451 miles (+470)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,451 miles
    Test number
    293962324112
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass73,981 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,981 miles
    Test number
    590056494064
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass73,980 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,980 miles
    Test number
    536642103411
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Fail73,965 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,965 miles
    Test number
    559025965006
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass73,965 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,965 miles
    Test number
    987165465089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,911 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,911 miles
    Test number
    267754034042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,891 miles
    Test number
    654278320276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K43 GWX

Does K43 GWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K43 GWX is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K43 GWX?
The MOT on K43 GWX is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K43 GWX done?
K43 GWX was recorded at 74,784 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 56 miles a year.
Has K43 GWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K43 GWX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2025.
Has the mileage on K43 GWX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 May 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K43 GWX find?
K43 GWX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox.

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