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Red and White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

V38 KNWMOT history

V38 KNW is a red and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2025
Mileage
90,009 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2024
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V38 KNW
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
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2025
Latest MOT test
10 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V38 KNW was last recorded at 90,009 miles on 10 May 2024, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,756 miles · 20 May 2023
Between the last two tests
253 miles
Average per year
1,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,009 miles
  • 2023 – 89,756 miles
  • 2021 – 89,581 miles
  • 2015 – 87,888 miles
  • 2014 – 86,728 miles
  • 2012 – 86,211 miles
  • 2011 – 82,978 miles
  • 2010 – 79,023 miles
  • 2009 – 66,614 miles
  • 2008 – 62,039 miles
  • 2007 – 60,983 miles
  • 2006 – 56,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,009 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass90,009 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    90,009 miles
    Test number
    250546407331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,756 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,756 miles
    Test number
    143397857601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,581 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,581 miles
    Test number
    575485926340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail89,577 miles (+1,689)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,577 miles
    Test number
    552769839543
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass87,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,888 miles
    Test number
    295589995009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  6. Fail87,888 miles (+1,160)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,888 miles
    Test number
    446943185071
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  7. Pass86,728 miles (+517)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,728 miles
    Test number
    639591674042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,211 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,211 miles
    Test number
    376145422309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Fail86,210 miles (+3,232)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,210 miles
    Test number
    337762992422
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront 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 Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass82,978 miles (+3,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,978 miles
    Test number
    668304601365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  11. Pass79,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,023 miles
    Test number
    423273020315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,023 miles (+5,357)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,023 miles
    Test number
    891373220397
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  13. Fail73,666 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,666 miles
    Test number
    573111440068
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass73,666 miles (+7,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    73,666 miles
    Test number
    683031240076
    • 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)

  15. Pass66,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,614 miles
    Test number
    294356639010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,614 miles (+4,575)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,614 miles
    Test number
    854585939042
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  17. Fail62,039 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,039 miles
    Test number
    712603148077
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass62,039 miles (+1,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,039 miles
    Test number
    840453948081
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail60,983 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,983 miles
    Test number
    182279227486
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  20. Pass60,983 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,983 miles
    Test number
    893179927096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    56,133 miles
    Test number
    941097826066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,133 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,133 miles
    Test number
    131427826048
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about V38 KNW

Does V38 KNW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V38 KNW expired on 19 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V38 KNW?
The MOT on V38 KNW expired on 19 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V38 KNW done?
V38 KNW was recorded at 90,009 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2024, an average of 1,853 miles a year.
Has V38 KNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V38 KNW has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V38 KNW 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 V38 KNW find?
V38 KNW passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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