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Rover Mini

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T85 MHKMOT history

T85 MHK is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 28,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
28,661 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 MHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 MHK was last recorded at 28,661 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 1,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,140 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,521 miles
Average per year
739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,661 miles
  • 2024 – 27,140 miles
  • 2022 – 26,513 miles
  • 2021 – 25,584 miles
  • 2020 – 24,640 miles
  • 2018 – 23,471 miles
  • 2017 – 22,274 miles
  • 2016 – 21,577 miles
  • 2015 – 20,253 miles
  • 2013 – 19,828 miles
  • 2012 – 19,244 miles
  • 2011 – 18,653 miles
  • 2009 – 17,647 miles
  • 2008 – 16,910 miles
  • 2007 – 16,280 miles
  • 2006 – 14,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,661 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,661 miles (+1,521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    28,661 miles
    Test number
    856329802351
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass27,140 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    27,140 miles
    Test number
    461576895894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass26,513 miles (+929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    26,513 miles
    Test number
    351272930314
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  4. Pass25,584 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    25,584 miles
    Test number
    348127979985
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail25,583 miles (+943)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,583 miles
    Test number
    186737361064
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass24,640 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    24,640 miles
    Test number
    410164782669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass23,471 miles (+1,197)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    23,471 miles
    Test number
    256630552507
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass22,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    22,274 miles
    Test number
    436666954238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail22,274 miles (+697)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,274 miles
    Test number
    979520575054
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass21,577 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,577 miles
    Test number
    945261570537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail21,575 miles (+1,322)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,575 miles
    Test number
    101851578228
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  12. Pass20,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,253 miles
    Test number
    197055065062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail20,253 miles (+425)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,253 miles
    Test number
    527474765087
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  14. Pass19,828 miles (+584)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    19,828 miles
    Test number
    429492163341
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRattleing from exhaust clamp.

  15. Pass19,244 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    19,244 miles
    Test number
    245717842356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    18,653 miles
    Test number
    165904661312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail18,653 miles (+1,006)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,653 miles
    Test number
    477843861316
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass17,647 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,647 miles
    Test number
    744724129213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,910 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,910 miles
    Test number
    352664848134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,280 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,280 miles
    Test number
    552560267127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    14,229 miles
    Test number
    101469456112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T85 MHK

Does T85 MHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T85 MHK is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T85 MHK?
The MOT on T85 MHK is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T85 MHK done?
T85 MHK was recorded at 28,661 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 739 miles a year.
Has T85 MHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 MHK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T85 MHK 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 T85 MHK find?
T85 MHK passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge, and 1 more.

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