Rover Mini
Multi-colour · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc
S85 KBLMOT history
S85 KBL is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 34,120 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 34,120 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 8
- 6 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 231 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S85 KBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Multi-colour
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 14 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S85 KBL was last recorded at 34,120 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 874 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 33,246 miles · 11 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 874 miles
- Average per year
- 231 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 34,120 miles
- 2024 – 33,246 miles
- 2012 – 32,868 miles
- 2009 – 32,642 miles
- 2008 – 31,876 miles
- 2006 – 29,781 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass34,120 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
8 tests since 13 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass34,120 miles (+874)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 34,120 miles
- Test number
- 742732299450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,246 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 33,246 miles
- Test number
- 785638805031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,246 miles (+378)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,246 miles
- Test number
- 710970296353
- Repaired at testNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass32,868 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 32,868 miles
- Test number
- 476632192101
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail32,866 miles (+224)3 failures2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,866 miles
- Test number
- 847757772147
- FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Repaired at testFront Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass32,642 miles (+766)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 32,642 miles
- Test number
- 330833919087
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass31,876 miles (+2,095)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 31,876 miles
- Test number
- 622535628021
- AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass29,781 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 29,781 miles
- Test number
- 654667016340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S85 KBL
- Does S85 KBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S85 KBL expired on 10 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S85 KBL?
- The MOT on S85 KBL expired on 10 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S85 KBL done?
- S85 KBL was recorded at 34,120 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 231 miles a year.
- Has S85 KBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S85 KBL has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on S85 KBL 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 S85 KBL find?
- S85 KBL passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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