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Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,275 cc

K85 XOAMOT history

K85 XOA is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 28 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 47,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

K85 XOA red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
47,392 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K85 XOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
28 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K85 XOA was last recorded at 47,392 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 5,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 May 2015: 40,005 miles, lower than 40,493 miles on 28 Mar 2015.
  • 19 Jun 2021: 41,003 miles, lower than 41,568 miles on 4 May 2019.

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
42,362 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,030 miles
Average per year
1,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,392 miles
  • 2025 – 42,362 miles
  • 2022 – 41,831 miles
  • 2021 – 41,003 miles
  • 2019 – 41,568 miles
  • 2018 – 40,992 miles
  • 2015 – 40,005 miles
  • 2014 – 36,006 miles
  • 2013 – 35,074 miles
  • 2012 – 30,364 miles
  • 2011 – 26,989 miles
  • 2010 – 24,746 miles
  • 2009 – 24,425 miles
  • 2008 – 23,715 miles
  • 2007 – 23,023 miles
  • 2006 – 22,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,392 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,392 miles (+5,030)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    47,392 miles
    Test number
    133750649178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass42,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    42,362 miles
    Test number
    282961670504
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail42,361 miles (+530)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,361 miles
    Test number
    532657685186
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass41,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    41,831 miles
    Test number
    937370588316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,831 miles (+828)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,831 miles
    Test number
    497415088952
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass41,003 miles (-565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    41,003 miles
    Test number
    225628924464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass41,568 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,568 miles
    Test number
    114752377553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,992 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,992 miles
    Test number
    564720300340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    40,005 miles
    Test number
    146429625111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,005 miles (-488)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,005 miles
    Test number
    807632525125
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Fail40,493 miles (+4,487)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,493 miles
    Test number
    149697785073
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Fail36,006 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,006 miles
    Test number
    267975484020
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass36,006 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,006 miles
    Test number
    398765184061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,074 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,074 miles
    Test number
    146930853111
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  15. Fail35,065 miles (+4,701)6 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,065 miles
    Test number
    746941243154
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure

  16. Pass30,364 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,364 miles
    Test number
    989654842146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail30,361 miles (+3,372)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,361 miles
    Test number
    388417532188
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass26,989 miles (+2,243)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,989 miles
    Test number
    326967561102
    • Note1 bolt missing from n/s driveshaft oil seal plate
    • Note2 bolts missing from o/s drive shaft oil seal plate
    • NoteBrake fluid resivoir level indication wires broken
    • NoteEngine stabilizer mount broken away from subframe
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow from front pipe flanges
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower ball joints

  19. Pass24,746 miles (+321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,746 miles
    Test number
    262215690131
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass24,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    24,425 miles
    Test number
    873021979068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,425 miles (+710)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,425 miles
    Test number
    912449469073
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  22. Pass23,715 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,715 miles
    Test number
    801749078051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,712 miles (+689)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,712 miles
    Test number
    762553778055
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureMechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass23,023 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,023 miles
    Test number
    944121377057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    22,635 miles
    Test number
    691261986022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail22,635 miles5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,635 miles
    Test number
    754105476047
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteFuel vent pipe split at rear

Questions about K85 XOA

Does K85 XOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K85 XOA is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K85 XOA?
The MOT on K85 XOA is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K85 XOA done?
K85 XOA was recorded at 47,392 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 1,234 miles a year.
Has K85 XOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K85 XOA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on K85 XOA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K85 XOA find?
K85 XOA passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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