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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

K85 WJTMOT history

K85 WJT is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 16 Apr 1993. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 6 of 13 MOT tests, with 90,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.

K85 WJT blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
90,092 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
MOT tests
13
6 passed · 7 failed
Per year
822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K85 WJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
16 Apr 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K85 WJT was last recorded at 90,092 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Feb 2009: 69,629 miles, lower than 83,665 miles on 13 Apr 2007.

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
90,090 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 90,092 miles
  • 2024 – 89,746 miles
  • 2023 – 89,004 miles
  • 2020 – 88,996 miles
  • 2009 – 69,635 miles
  • 2007 – 83,665 miles
  • 2006 – 74,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,092 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,092 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,092 miles
    Test number
    586204181371
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail90,090 miles (+344)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,090 miles
    Test number
    962470651758
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass89,746 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,746 miles
    Test number
    447771824561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,738 miles (+734)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,738 miles
    Test number
    571627651664
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking at back box joints and joint at front on underside (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass89,004 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,004 miles
    Test number
    666700587830
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever high
  6. Fail89,000 miles (+4)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,000 miles
    Test number
    227333057433
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine noises and oil leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine dip stick seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Fail88,996 miles (+19,361)3 dangerous14 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,996 miles
    Test number
    166599473244
    • DangerousNearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety water leaking from water pump and alternator belt loose. cant do emissions test (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousAll locking tabs for the front ball joints are not locked
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Fuel pipe insecure fuel filter line.under bonnet (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass69,635 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,635 miles
    Test number
    344829949028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,629 miles (-14,036)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,629 miles
    Test number
    291308849082
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass83,665 miles (+9,393)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    83,665 miles
    Test number
    291773007196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,272 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    74,272 miles
    Test number
    851269056075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,229 miles (+90)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,229 miles
    Test number
    550233556031
    • FailureOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
  13. Fail74,139 miles8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,139 miles
    Test number
    394371546095
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about K85 WJT

Does K85 WJT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K85 WJT expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K85 WJT?
The MOT on K85 WJT expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K85 WJT done?
K85 WJT was recorded at 90,092 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 822 miles a year.
Has K85 WJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K85 WJT has failed 7 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K85 WJT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K85 WJT find?
K85 WJT passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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