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Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

K85 EAVMOT history

K85 EAV is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 30 Mar 1993. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2023 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 59,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2022.

K85 EAV green Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jul 2023
Mileage
59,255 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2022
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K85 EAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
30 Mar 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K85 EAV was last recorded at 59,255 miles on 30 Jul 2022, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,200 miles · 12 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 59,255 miles
  • 2021 – 59,200 miles
  • 2019 – 58,450 miles
  • 2017 – 58,029 miles
  • 2016 – 56,680 miles
  • 2014 – 56,522 miles
  • 2013 – 56,507 miles
  • 2012 – 55,800 miles
  • 2011 – 54,585 miles
  • 2010 – 53,380 miles
  • 2009 – 53,365 miles
  • 2007 – 49,864 miles
  • 2006 – 43,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,255 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Exhaust mounting bolt loose g/box mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Little hand brake reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,255 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    59,255 miles
    Test number
    655961283203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,200 miles
    Test number
    808895586454
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting bolt loose g/box mounting
    • AdvisoryLittle hand brake reserve travel

  3. Fail59,200 miles (+750)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,200 miles
    Test number
    485286439027
    • DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative lights do not work (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting bolt loose g/box mounting
    • AdvisoryLittle hand brake reserve travel

  4. Pass58,450 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,450 miles
    Test number
    141339412718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail58,413 miles (+384)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,413 miles
    Test number
    496847200651
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass58,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,029 miles
    Test number
    446649737778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,029 miles (+1,349)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,029 miles
    Test number
    176962159125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  8. Pass56,680 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,680 miles
    Test number
    323052507058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,522 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,522 miles
    Test number
    817005174139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Fail56,507 miles (+707)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,507 miles
    Test number
    227025983024
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass55,800 miles (+1,215)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,800 miles
    Test number
    187169372019
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front outer sills corroding & nearside front floor pan
    • NoteOffside handbrake has lower performance

  12. Pass54,585 miles (+1,205)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,585 miles
    Test number
    128587371424
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear brakes slightly uneven advise inspection

  13. Pass53,380 miles (+1)13 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,380 miles
    Test number
    561338070032
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteREPAIRS TO VEHICLE STRUCTURE HAVE BEEN HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
    • NotePlay in lower steering column bush
    • NoteSlight corrosion to nearside sill
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside sill

  14. Fail53,379 miles (+14)2 dangerous17 failures10 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,379 miles
    Test number
    170287650440
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMain beam tell tale stays on with dipped beam
    • NotePlay in lower steering column bush
    • NoteSlight corrosion to nearside outer sill
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside outer sill

  15. Fail53,365 miles (+3,501)18 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,365 miles
    Test number
    553239219001
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

  16. Pass49,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,864 miles
    Test number
    273681437300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail49,864 miles (+6,502)2 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,864 miles
    Test number
    863913427324
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass43,362 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,362 miles
    Test number
    680124386088
    • NoteTape on n/s wing and o/s door

  19. Fail43,361 miles8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,361 miles
    Test number
    922360486024
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteTape on o/s door and n/s front wing

Questions about K85 EAV

Does K85 EAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K85 EAV expired on 29 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K85 EAV?
The MOT on K85 EAV expired on 29 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K85 EAV done?
K85 EAV was recorded at 59,255 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2022, an average of 972 miles a year.
Has K85 EAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K85 EAV has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on K85 EAV 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 K85 EAV find?
K85 EAV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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