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Austin Mini Mayfair

Black · Petrol · 1988 · 1,275 cc

KTL 180MOT history

KTL 180 is a black petrol Austin Mini Mayfair first used on 30 Dec 1988. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

KTL 180 black Austin MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of an Austin MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,252 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KTL 180
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Austin
Model
Mini Mayfair
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
30 Dec 1988
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KTL 180 was last recorded at 87,252 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Sept 2013: 54,307 miles, lower than 84,189 miles on 13 Sept 2012.

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
87,066 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
186 miles
Average per year
258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,252 miles
  • 2025 – 87,066 miles
  • 2024 – 86,999 miles
  • 2022 – 86,396 miles
  • 2021 – 86,137 miles
  • 2020 – 85,991 miles
  • 2019 – 85,602 miles
  • 2018 – 85,340 miles
  • 2017 – 85,144 miles
  • 2016 – 84,854 miles
  • 2015 – 84,527 miles
  • 2014 – 84,408 miles
  • 2013 – 54,307 miles
  • 2012 – 84,189 miles
  • 2011 – 83,981 miles
  • 2010 – 83,889 miles
  • 2009 – 83,498 miles
  • 2008 – 83,089 miles
  • 2007 – 82,732 miles
  • 2006 – 82,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,252 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.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,252 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,252 miles
    Test number
    250229796680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,066 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,066 miles
    Test number
    587107107749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,999 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,999 miles
    Test number
    529566221583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,396 miles (+259)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,396 miles
    Test number
    720829746036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,137 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,137 miles
    Test number
    200887768877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,991 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,991 miles
    Test number
    244715136883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,602 miles (+262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,602 miles
    Test number
    942939584953
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass85,340 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,340 miles
    Test number
    605593410528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,144 miles (+290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    85,144 miles
    Test number
    312039734055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass84,854 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    84,854 miles
    Test number
    914101974741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,527 miles
    Test number
    780585181058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,527 miles (+119)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,527 miles
    Test number
    836851585470
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamps iluminated with stop lights (1.3.2f)
  13. Pass84,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,408 miles
    Test number
    888925764223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,408 miles (+30,101)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,408 miles
    Test number
    407995264239
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
  15. Pass54,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,307 miles
    Test number
    537349353277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,307 miles (-29,882)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,307 miles
    Test number
    326929153491
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  17. Pass84,189 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,189 miles
    Test number
    377767852242
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear lower stop lamps,are working independantly as rear fog lamps.
  18. Fail84,151 miles (+170)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,151 miles
    Test number
    209417452226
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear lower stop lamps,are working independantly as rear fog lamps.
  19. Pass83,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,981 miles
    Test number
    337723361490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,981 miles (+92)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,981 miles
    Test number
    476393061283
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  21. Pass83,889 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    83,889 miles
    Test number
    381655260233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,882 miles (+384)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,882 miles
    Test number
    884620260208
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  23. Pass83,498 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,498 miles
    Test number
    351108359269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    83,089 miles
    Test number
    291441568282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail83,089 miles (+357)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,089 miles
    Test number
    970210868252
    • FailureNearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  26. Pass82,732 miles (+617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    82,732 miles
    Test number
    283907347276
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  27. Pass82,115 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    563327946276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about KTL 180

What vehicle is registration KTL 180 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KTL 180 on a black petrol Austin Mini Mayfair first used on 30 Dec 1988. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KTL 180 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KTL 180 is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on KTL 180?
The MOT on KTL 180 is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KTL 180 done?
KTL 180 was recorded at 87,252 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 258 miles a year.
Has KTL 180 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KTL 180 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on KTL 180 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on KTL 180 find?
KTL 180 passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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