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Rover Mini

Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 1,275 cc

K8 CACMOT history

K8 CAC is a grey petrol Rover Mini first used on 13 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
67,466 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 CAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
13 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 CAC was last recorded at 67,466 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2013: 32,513 miles, lower than 49,862 miles on 14 Oct 2008.

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
66,996 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
470 miles
Average per year
982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,466 miles
  • 2025 – 66,996 miles
  • 2024 – 65,964 miles
  • 2023 – 65,058 miles
  • 2022 – 63,962 miles
  • 2021 – 63,119 miles
  • 2020 – 61,002 miles
  • 2019 – 53,818 miles
  • 2018 – 48,072 miles
  • 2017 – 47,170 miles
  • 2016 – 43,018 miles
  • 2015 – 39,990 miles
  • 2014 – 35,469 miles
  • 2013 – 32,513 miles
  • 2008 – 49,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,466 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,466 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    67,466 miles
    Test number
    329524079555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,996 miles (+1,032)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,996 miles
    Test number
    745423859748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,964 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,964 miles
    Test number
    690940952134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,058 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,058 miles
    Test number
    976786203194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,041 miles (+7)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,041 miles
    Test number
    716825121715
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Fail65,034 miles (+1,072)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,034 miles
    Test number
    767922335680
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.042 too high (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 1.04 too high (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass63,962 miles (+843)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    63,962 miles
    Test number
    481075962611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass63,119 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,119 miles
    Test number
    304452670094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,112 miles (+2,110)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,112 miles
    Test number
    352313950285
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass61,002 miles (+35)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    61,002 miles
    Test number
    204117657731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Slightly Corroded

  11. Fail60,967 miles (+7,149)3 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,967 miles
    Test number
    565893404660
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill missing (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  12. Pass53,818 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    53,818 miles
    Test number
    536909656779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail53,818 miles (+5,746)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,818 miles
    Test number
    729064513496
    • DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability front (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill missing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass48,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,072 miles
    Test number
    767382740802
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail48,072 miles (+902)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,072 miles
    Test number
    649105896697
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass47,170 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,170 miles
    Test number
    292433174850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,164 miles (+4,146)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,164 miles
    Test number
    563499024185
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorbers soft

  18. Pass43,018 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    43,018 miles
    Test number
    428779518580
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail42,939 miles (+2,949)16 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,939 miles
    Test number
    468636649820
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Quadrant (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Quadrant (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass39,990 miles (+4,521)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,990 miles
    Test number
    836626395147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,469 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,469 miles
    Test number
    895885484177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,513 miles (-17,349)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,513 miles
    Test number
    867053713279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,862 miles
    Test number
    722798088223
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about K8 CAC

Does K8 CAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 CAC is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 CAC?
The MOT on K8 CAC is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 CAC done?
K8 CAC was recorded at 67,466 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 982 miles a year.
Has K8 CAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 CAC has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 CAC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K8 CAC find?
K8 CAC passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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