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Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

K52 HRMMOT history

K52 HRM is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 12 Feb 1993. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 23,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

K52 HRM red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 May 2025
Mileage
23,394 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K52 HRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
12 Feb 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

K52 HRM was last recorded at 23,394 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,202 miles · 18 May 2024
Between the last two tests
192 miles
Average per year
497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,394 miles
  • 2024 – 23,202 miles
  • 2022 – 22,914 miles
  • 2021 – 22,433 miles
  • 2019 – 21,950 miles
  • 2018 – 21,144 miles
  • 2017 – 20,126 miles
  • 2015 – 19,780 miles
  • 2014 – 19,188 miles
  • 2012 – 18,886 miles
  • 2011 – 18,473 miles
  • 2010 – 17,383 miles
  • 2009 – 16,364 miles
  • 2008 – 14,265 miles
  • 2007 – 14,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail23,394 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail23,394 miles (+192)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,394 miles
    Test number
    215795903906
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass23,202 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    23,202 miles
    Test number
    579093930548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass22,914 miles (+481)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    22,914 miles
    Test number
    802712361226
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass22,433 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    22,433 miles
    Test number
    176128214657
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail22,433 miles (+483)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,433 miles
    Test number
    369894744169
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass21,950 miles (+806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    21,950 miles
    Test number
    859088802279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass21,144 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    21,144 miles
    Test number
    959038832348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,126 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    20,126 miles
    Test number
    936904860744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,780 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    19,780 miles
    Test number
    889161025129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,188 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    19,188 miles
    Test number
    696742624152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,886 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,886 miles
    Test number
    548767542215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,473 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,473 miles
    Test number
    435235871134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,383 miles (+1,019)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,383 miles
    Test number
    703453750141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,364 miles (+2,099)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,364 miles
    Test number
    581501029182
    • NoteClutch housing oil seal leaking.(rear main).

  15. Pass14,265 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,265 miles
    Test number
    962777758031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    14,054 miles
    Test number
    461660587168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K52 HRM

Does K52 HRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K52 HRM expired on 17 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K52 HRM?
The MOT on K52 HRM expired on 17 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K52 HRM done?
K52 HRM was recorded at 23,394 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 497 miles a year.
Has K52 HRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K52 HRM has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on K52 HRM 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 K52 HRM find?
K52 HRM failed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 major defect, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; all direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.

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