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Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

R16 KVMMOT history

R16 KVM is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 22 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
72,761 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 KVM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 KVM was last recorded at 72,761 miles on 19 Aug 2022, 688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,073 miles · 5 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
688 miles
Average per year
2,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 72,761 miles
  • 2021 – 72,073 miles
  • 2020 – 71,495 miles
  • 2019 – 70,731 miles
  • 2018 – 69,674 miles
  • 2016 – 69,426 miles
  • 2015 – 69,294 miles
  • 2014 – 67,767 miles
  • 2013 – 64,549 miles
  • 2012 – 60,624 miles
  • 2011 – 54,637 miles
  • 2010 – 51,152 miles
  • 2009 – 48,284 miles
  • 2008 – 45,224 miles
  • 2007 – 42,210 miles
  • 2006 – 38,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,761 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,761 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,761 miles
    Test number
    104199627498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,073 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    72,073 miles
    Test number
    565707924768
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail72,072 miles (+577)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,072 miles
    Test number
    481741995350
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,495 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,495 miles
    Test number
    797394915712
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front facing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake cables corroding

  5. Fail71,495 miles (+764)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,495 miles
    Test number
    420322813591
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front facing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake cables corroding

  6. Pass70,731 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,731 miles
    Test number
    352410296262
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding

  7. Fail70,731 miles (+1,057)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,731 miles
    Test number
    485035485989
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding

  8. Pass69,674 miles (+248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,674 miles
    Test number
    710901709370
    • AdvisoryRear metal fuel pipe slightly corroded

  9. Pass69,426 miles (+132)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,426 miles
    Test number
    790889961988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp poor fit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroding difficult to assess due to access
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass69,294 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,294 miles
    Test number
    229878416610
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear front to rear brake pipe corroding difficult to assess due to access
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail69,294 miles (+1,527)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,294 miles
    Test number
    252139433851
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear front to rear brake pipe corroding difficult to assess due to access
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass67,767 miles (+2)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,767 miles
    Test number
    765387914376
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear, front to rear brake pipe corroding difficult to assess due to access

  13. Fail67,765 miles (+3,216)13 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,765 miles
    Test number
    697862714312
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear, front to rear brake pipe corroding difficult to assess due to access

  14. Pass64,549 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,549 miles
    Test number
    727013303361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,624 miles (+5,987)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,624 miles
    Test number
    608667602386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,637 miles (+3,485)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,637 miles
    Test number
    208052731150
    • NoteSill covers not fitted

  17. Pass51,152 miles (+2,868)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,152 miles
    Test number
    264842550187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,284 miles (+3,060)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,284 miles
    Test number
    484315239162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass45,224 miles (+3,014)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,224 miles
    Test number
    254206638183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,210 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,210 miles
    Test number
    661469847140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,940 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,940 miles
    Test number
    251670056428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about R16 KVM

Does R16 KVM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R16 KVM expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R16 KVM?
The MOT on R16 KVM expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R16 KVM done?
R16 KVM was recorded at 72,761 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2022, an average of 2,085 miles a year.
Has R16 KVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 KVM has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on R16 KVM 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 R16 KVM find?
R16 KVM passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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