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Green and White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,275 cc

K53 SCPMOT history

K53 SCP is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 7 Sept 1992. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 74,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

K53 SCP green Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
74,367 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K53 SCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
7 Sept 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K53 SCP was last recorded at 74,367 miles on 15 May 2026, 813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jun 2010: 64,599 miles, lower than 68,180 miles on 10 Oct 2008.

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
73,554 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
813 miles
Average per year
1,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,367 miles
  • 2025 – 73,554 miles
  • 2024 – 72,631 miles
  • 2023 – 71,661 miles
  • 2012 – 68,106 miles
  • 2010 – 64,599 miles
  • 2008 – 68,180 miles
  • 2007 – 54,123 miles
  • 2006 – 52,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,367 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,367 miles (+813)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,367 miles
    Test number
    931381882393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,554 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    73,554 miles
    Test number
    893412423408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,631 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    72,631 miles
    Test number
    331436779405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,661 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,661 miles
    Test number
    567141885151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail68,106 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,106 miles
    Test number
    755443632254
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  6. Pass68,106 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,106 miles
    Test number
    935353432238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,599 miles (-3,581)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,599 miles
    Test number
    922236850153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,180 miles (+14,057)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    68,180 miles
    Test number
    534014288247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,123 miles (+1,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,123 miles
    Test number
    520966527200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  10. Pass52,208 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,208 miles
    Test number
    981510136228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,198 miles9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,198 miles
    Test number
    734108106288
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about K53 SCP

Does K53 SCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K53 SCP is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on K53 SCP?
The MOT on K53 SCP is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K53 SCP done?
K53 SCP was recorded at 74,367 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 1,120 miles a year.
Has K53 SCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K53 SCP has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on K53 SCP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K53 SCP find?
K53 SCP passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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