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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

V83 PKEMOT history

V83 PKE is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 65,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2025
Mileage
65,781 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2024
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V83 PKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V83 PKE was last recorded at 65,781 miles on 10 Apr 2024, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2023: 65,733 miles, lower than 95,695 miles on 31 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,736 miles · 12 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
2,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 65,781 miles
  • 2023 – 65,736 miles
  • 2022 – 95,695 miles
  • 2021 – 65,517 miles
  • 2020 – 60,424 miles
  • 2019 – 59,928 miles
  • 2018 – 59,854 miles
  • 2017 – 59,434 miles
  • 2016 – 57,111 miles
  • 2015 – 55,284 miles
  • 2014 – 52,802 miles
  • 2013 – 49,192 miles
  • 2012 – 43,152 miles
  • 2011 – 36,668 miles
  • 2010 – 30,607 miles
  • 2009 – 27,176 miles
  • 2008 – 25,648 miles
  • 2007 – 24,116 miles
  • 2006 – 22,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,781 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

33 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    65,781 miles
    Test number
    168073655870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail65,778 miles (+42)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,778 miles
    Test number
    278816483308
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass65,736 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    65,736 miles
    Test number
    644576918943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail65,733 miles (-29,962)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,733 miles
    Test number
    719016499406
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass95,695 miles (+30,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    95,695 miles
    Test number
    789456138685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail65,695 miles (+178)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,695 miles
    Test number
    849322918156
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,517 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,517 miles
    Test number
    624670038462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail65,497 miles (+5,073)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,497 miles
    Test number
    374601502288
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass60,424 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,424 miles
    Test number
    180149677980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail60,424 miles (+496)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,424 miles
    Test number
    121335090165
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass59,928 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,928 miles
    Test number
    917788998035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail59,906 miles (+52)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,906 miles
    Test number
    689008757367
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass59,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    59,854 miles
    Test number
    619683270620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,854 miles (+420)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,854 miles
    Test number
    726188240602
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass59,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    59,434 miles
    Test number
    124506038973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,434 miles (+2,323)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,434 miles
    Test number
    261494901026
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  17. Pass57,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,111 miles
    Test number
    190065804878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,111 miles (+1,827)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,111 miles
    Test number
    602969378532
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass55,284 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,284 miles
    Test number
    302553698133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail55,282 miles (+2,480)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,282 miles
    Test number
    912794986173
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass52,802 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,802 miles
    Test number
    927608154206
    • NoteNS OUTER SILL IS RUSTY
    • NoteTHE NSF FLOOR / SILL IS RUSTY AND HOLDED
    • NoteTHE OUTER BACK PANEL IS RUSTY AND BOTH REAR INNE WHEEL ARCHS ARE RUSTY AND OSR OUTER SILL

  22. Fail52,802 miles (+3,610)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,802 miles
    Test number
    146693954287
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • NoteBRAKE FAIL INBALANCE IS ON REAR AXLE
    • NoteNS OUTER SILL IS RUSTY
    • NoteTHE NSF FLOOR / SILL IS RUSTY AND HOLDED
    • NoteTHE OUTER BACK PANEL IS RUSTY AND BOTH REAR INNE WHEEL ARCHS ARE RUSTY AND OSR OUTER SILL

  23. Pass49,192 miles (+6,040)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    49,192 miles
    Test number
    196817543284
    • NoteTHE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW
    • NoteTHE NS OUTER SILL AND NS BACK PANEL ARE RUSTY
    • NoteTHE NSF TYRE TREAD IS GETTING LOW
    • NoteTHE OSF TYRE TREAD IS LOW ON THE EDGES
    • NoteTHE REAR OF BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHS ARE RUSTY
    • NoteTHERE MAY BE A SLLIGHT BLOW FROM THE FRONT OF THE EXHAUST

  24. Pass43,152 miles (+6,484)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,152 miles
    Test number
    368459642209
    • NoteTHE NSR AND OSR INNER BOOT FLOORS ARE RUSTY AND THE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHS ARE RUSTY
    • NoteTHE REAR FOG LAMP LENS IS CRACKED
    • NoteTHERE SOUNDS TO BE A SLIGHT BLOW FROM THE EXHAUST DOWN PIPE

  25. Pass36,668 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,668 miles
    Test number
    535350851269
    • NoteI HAVE FIXED THE OS WING REPEATER BUT NEEDS A NEW BULB HOLDER AND LAMP AT SOME TIME
    • NoteSLIGHT BLOW FROM THE FRONT OF THE EXHAUST
    • NoteVERY SLIGHT PLAY IN THE NSR RADIUS ARM BEARINGS

  26. Fail36,668 miles (+6,061)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,668 miles
    Test number
    907510451248
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteI HAVE FIXED THE OS WING REPEATER BUT NEEDS A NEW BULB HOLDER AND LAMP AT SOME TIME
    • NoteSLIGHT BLOW FROM THE FRONT OF THE EXHAUST
    • NoteVERY SLIGHT PLAY IN THE NSR RADIUS ARM BEARINGS

  27. Pass30,607 miles (+3,431)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,607 miles
    Test number
    264121850250
    • NoteOS OUTER SILL AND OSF FLOOR IS HOLED AND RUSTY BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF A FAIL POINT
    • NoteOSQ PANEL IS RUSTY NEAR THE SILL
    • NoteREAR SUBFAME IS RUSTY

  28. Pass27,176 miles (+1,528)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    27,176 miles
    Test number
    732062659200
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED.
    • NoteENGINE MAY HAVE A SLIGHT MISFIRE AT TIMES
    • NoteNSR INNER WHEEL ARCH/INNER BACK PANEL IS RUSTY
    • NoteOS FLOOR AND OUTER SILL IS VERY RUSTY
    • NoteREAR SUBFRAME IS RUSTY IN PLACES

  29. Pass25,648 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,648 miles
    Test number
    972037948296
    • NoteOS OUTER SILL AND OSF FLOOR RUSTY.
    • NoteOSR TYRE HAS STARTED TO PERISH
    • NoteREAR SUBFRAME HAS STARTED TO RUST

  30. Fail25,648 miles (+1,532)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,648 miles
    Test number
    931927448243
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOS OUTER SILL AND OSF FLOOR RUSTY.
    • NoteOSR TYRE HAS STARTED TO PERISH
    • NoteREAR SUBFRAME HAS STARTED TO RUST

  31. Pass24,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,116 miles
    Test number
    353195657455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail24,116 miles (+1,686)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,116 miles
    Test number
    820015157203
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBoth sills rusting
    • NoteFront number plate poor
    • NoteNearside mirror missing
    • NoteRear fog lamp lens cracked
    • NoteRear subframe rusting
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

  33. Pass22,430 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,430 miles
    Test number
    500439946280
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)
    • NoteNearside door mirror missing
    • NoteRear fog lamp cracked

Questions about V83 PKE

Does V83 PKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V83 PKE expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V83 PKE?
The MOT on V83 PKE expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V83 PKE done?
V83 PKE was recorded at 65,781 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2024, an average of 2,464 miles a year.
Has V83 PKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V83 PKE has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V83 PKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V83 PKE find?
V83 PKE passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge.

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