
Rover Mini
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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)
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)
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass73,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 73,148 miles
- Test number
- 243548882657
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Pass69,086 miles (+1,405)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 69,086 miles
- Test number
- 862375648160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,681 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 67,681 miles
- Test number
- 170327757100
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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