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Yellow and Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,275 cc

K81 VPHMOT history

K81 VPH is a yellow and black petrol Rover Mini first used on 14 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

K81 VPH yellow Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
77,268 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K81 VPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Yellow and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
14 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K81 VPH was last recorded at 77,268 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,257 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,268 miles
  • 2025 – 76,302 miles
  • 2024 – 75,561 miles
  • 2023 – 75,029 miles
  • 2022 – 74,200 miles
  • 2021 – 73,526 miles
  • 2019 – 73,148 miles
  • 2017 – 72,522 miles
  • 2015 – 72,515 miles
  • 2009 – 72,079 miles
  • 2008 – 69,086 miles
  • 2007 – 67,681 miles
  • 2006 – 65,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,268 miles
  • AdvisoryBattery box corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Engine mount wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen wiper not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Fuel hose chafing

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,268 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    77,268 miles
    Test number
    630362024831
    • AdvisoryBattery box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Engine mount worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  2. Fail77,257 miles (+955)11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,257 miles
    Test number
    976208705440
    • MajorCentral Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery box slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside engine mount worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  3. Pass76,302 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    76,302 miles
    Test number
    416649211455
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Battery box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail76,295 miles (+734)2 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,295 miles
    Test number
    547022258113
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousEngine mounting bracket excessively loose Bolt Missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Battery box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass75,561 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    75,561 miles
    Test number
    825470254812
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail75,552 miles (+523)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,552 miles
    Test number
    732744432833
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery Box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass75,029 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,029 miles
    Test number
    356433204855
    • MinorRear Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor/ Battery Box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Fail75,022 miles (+822)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,022 miles
    Test number
    975467702117
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorRear Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot Floor/ Battery Box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass74,200 miles (+674)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,200 miles
    Test number
    312686678566
    • MinorRear Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery box/ boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Pass73,526 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,526 miles
    Test number
    472902453161
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorners of boot floor corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail73,526 miles (+378)9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,526 miles
    Test number
    514810152177
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength damper bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorners of boot floor corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass73,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,148 miles
    Test number
    243548882657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,148 miles (+626)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,148 miles
    Test number
    368865370060
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass72,522 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,522 miles
    Test number
    982340417402
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished.
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)
  15. Fail72,516 miles (+1)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,516 miles
    Test number
    380091971989
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure Filter bracket corroded through (7.2.1)
    • FailureSide repeater missing Both sides (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished.
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)
  16. Fail72,515 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,515 miles
    Test number
    207868175080
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • NoteBonnet non standard fittment
    • NoteNon standard mirrors fitted
  17. Pass72,515 miles (+436)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,515 miles
    Test number
    507568675027
    • NoteBonnet non standard fittment
    • NoteNon standard mirrors fitted
  18. Fail72,079 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,079 miles
    Test number
    623913649171
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside sill corroded
  19. Pass72,079 miles (+2,993)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    72,079 miles
    Test number
    891793149195
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside sill corroded
  20. Pass69,086 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    69,086 miles
    Test number
    862375648160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,681 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    67,681 miles
    Test number
    170327757100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,675 miles (+2,236)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,675 miles
    Test number
    143262057163
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear nearside hand brake effort's low
  23. Pass65,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    65,439 miles
    Test number
    340702146135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K81 VPH

Does K81 VPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K81 VPH is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on K81 VPH?
The MOT on K81 VPH is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K81 VPH done?
K81 VPH was recorded at 77,268 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 589 miles a year.
Has K81 VPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K81 VPH has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on K81 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 K81 VPH find?
K81 VPH passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: battery box corroded; offside engine mount worn; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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