
Rover Mini
Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 998 cc
K45 LHYMOT history
K45 LHY is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 13 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,840 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 71,840 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,943 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K45 LHY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 13 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
K45 LHY was last recorded at 71,840 miles on 1 Dec 2023, 394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 71,446 miles · 21 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 394 miles
- Average per year
- 1,943 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 71,840 miles
- 2022 – 71,446 miles
- 2021 – 71,331 miles
- 2020 – 70,180 miles
- 2019 – 69,878 miles
- 2018 – 69,794 miles
- 2017 – 68,863 miles
- 2016 – 68,488 miles
- 2015 – 63,007 miles
- 2014 – 51,932 miles
- 2013 – 47,015 miles
- 2012 – 45,167 miles
- 2008 – 43,654 miles
- 2007 – 43,177 miles
- 2006 – 41,777 miles
- 2005 – 36,535 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front floor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear boot floor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,840 miles (+394)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 71,840 miles
- Test number
- 972595188721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,446 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 71,446 miles
- Test number
- 978113261604
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail71,444 miles (+113)6 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,444 miles
- Test number
- 776560636602
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass71,331 miles (+1,151)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 71,331 miles
- Test number
- 994491259183
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass70,180 miles (+302)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 70,180 miles
- Test number
- 835201286870
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass69,878 miles (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 69,878 miles
- Test number
- 642322155899
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail69,864 miles (+70)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,864 miles
- Test number
- 935257472545
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside front floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass69,794 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 69,794 miles
- Test number
- 890193517915
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,794 miles (+931)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,794 miles
- Test number
- 787117910890
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working Tail lamp inop....... (4.2.1 (a))
Pass68,863 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 68,863 miles
- Test number
- 913904081157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,861 miles (+373)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,861 miles
- Test number
- 759335855370
- FailureEmissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust...... (7.3.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective Inner arm spring lock washer broken..... (2.5.A.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Gaiter split...... (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
Pass68,488 miles (+5,481)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 68,488 miles
- Test number
- 627863946845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,007 miles (+252)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 63,007 miles
- Test number
- 466321195009
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail62,755 miles (+10,823)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,755 miles
- Test number
- 675692085095
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass51,932 miles (+4,917)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 51,932 miles
- Test number
- 819046974062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,015 miles (+1,848)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 47,015 miles
- Test number
- 105460183028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,167 miles (+1,513)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 45,167 miles
- Test number
- 188076592440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,654 miles (+477)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 43,654 miles
- Test number
- 373203008398
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass43,177 miles (+1,400)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 43,177 miles
- Test number
- 891317797231
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteSmall cut in n/s/f tyre wall
Pass41,777 miles (+5,242)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 41,777 miles
- Test number
- 510329576255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,535 miles (+126)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 36,535 miles
- Test number
- 652747555251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,409 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,409 miles
- Test number
- 112288945299
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Questions about K45 LHY
- Does K45 LHY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K45 LHY expired on 30 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K45 LHY?
- The MOT on K45 LHY expired on 30 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K45 LHY done?
- K45 LHY was recorded at 71,840 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2023, an average of 1,943 miles a year.
- Has K45 LHY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K45 LHY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on K45 LHY 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 K45 LHY find?
- K45 LHY passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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