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Red and White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

R686 KDLMOT history

R686 KDL is a red and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 19 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 19,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2026
Mileage
19,942 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R686 KDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R686 KDL was last recorded at 19,942 miles on 4 Jun 2025, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,817 miles · 31 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 19,942 miles
  • 2023 – 19,817 miles
  • 2021 – 19,715 miles
  • 2020 – 19,644 miles
  • 2019 – 19,578 miles
  • 2018 – 19,241 miles
  • 2016 – 14,606 miles
  • 2015 – 14,463 miles
  • 2014 – 12,615 miles
  • 2013 – 12,463 miles
  • 2012 – 12,109 miles
  • 2011 – 10,449 miles
  • 2008 – 9,836 miles
  • 2007 – 8,261 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,942 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,942 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    19,942 miles
    Test number
    923968769616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass19,817 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    19,817 miles
    Test number
    166024848742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass19,715 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    19,715 miles
    Test number
    523057838294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,644 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    19,644 miles
    Test number
    895067211856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,578 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    19,578 miles
    Test number
    540631094156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    19,241 miles
    Test number
    274763206566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail19,241 miles (+4,635)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,241 miles
    Test number
    717003909105
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  8. Pass14,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    14,606 miles
    Test number
    489572107900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail14,606 miles (+143)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,606 miles
    Test number
    499846943039
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  10. Pass14,463 miles (+1,848)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    14,463 miles
    Test number
    349683965104
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perrished
  11. Pass12,615 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    12,615 miles
    Test number
    777961564161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail12,463 miles1 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,463 miles
    Test number
    618508723172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNs and os rear tyres very cracked in sidewalls and tread
    • NoteNsf tyre VERY cracked in sidewalls and tread
    • NoteOsf tyre worn low inside edge and VERY cracked in sidewalls and tread
    • NotePlay in both rear lower arm forward facing bushes
  13. Pass12,463 miles (+354)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    12,463 miles
    Test number
    739298523181
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNs and os rear tyres very cracked in sidewalls and tread
    • NoteNsf tyre VERY cracked in sidewalls and tread
    • NoteOsf tyre worn low inside edge and VERY cracked in sidewalls and tread
    • NotePlay in both rear lower arm forward facing bushes
  14. Pass12,109 miles (+1,660)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    12,109 miles
    Test number
    269906632197
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to 3mm and perished
    • NoteBoth fronts upper and lower ball joints dust covers deteriorated
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and slightly out of shape
    • NotePlay in n/s/f track rod/rack
    • NoteSlight oil leaks
  15. Pass10,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    10,449 miles
    Test number
    297726131488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail10,449 miles (+613)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,449 miles
    Test number
    199241131175
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  17. Pass9,836 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    9,836 miles
    Test number
    550467378184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    8,261 miles
    Test number
    183409677153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R686 KDL

Does R686 KDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R686 KDL expired on 3 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R686 KDL?
The MOT on R686 KDL expired on 3 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R686 KDL done?
R686 KDL was recorded at 19,942 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2025, an average of 651 miles a year.
Has R686 KDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R686 KDL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on R686 KDL 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 R686 KDL find?
R686 KDL passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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