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Blue and Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

X766 GKXMOT history

X766 GKX is a blue and silver petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 42,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

X766 GKX blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
42,972 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,808 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X766 GKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X766 GKX was last recorded at 42,972 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,755 miles · 4 May 2023
Between the last two tests
217 miles
Average per year
1,808 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,972 miles
  • 2023 – 42,755 miles
  • 2020 – 42,592 miles
  • 2019 – 42,328 miles
  • 2018 – 39,557 miles
  • 2017 – 37,374 miles
  • 2016 – 34,646 miles
  • 2015 – 33,226 miles
  • 2014 – 32,000 miles
  • 2013 – 30,968 miles
  • 2012 – 27,929 miles
  • 2011 – 25,024 miles
  • 2010 – 21,661 miles
  • 2009 – 18,031 miles
  • 2008 – 14,167 miles
  • 2007 – 10,040 miles
  • 2006 – 5,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail42,972 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached front mouting (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail42,972 miles (+217)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,972 miles
    Test number
    464850770830
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached front mouting (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass42,755 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    42,755 miles
    Test number
    187468064668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail42,755 miles (+163)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,755 miles
    Test number
    347227788073
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass42,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,592 miles
    Test number
    955097424465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail42,592 miles (+264)12 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,592 miles
    Test number
    794109106456
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass42,328 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,328 miles
    Test number
    761505292267
    • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail42,328 miles (+2,771)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,328 miles
    Test number
    335458587938
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass39,557 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,557 miles
    Test number
    213738659530
    • MinorCentral Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUB-FRAME

  9. Fail39,557 miles (+2,183)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,557 miles
    Test number
    198306485026
    • MajorCentral Front Outer Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Outer Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUB-FRAME

  10. Pass37,374 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,374 miles
    Test number
    804665026807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUBFRAME (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail37,374 miles (+2,728)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,374 miles
    Test number
    702996198304
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DOWN PIPE (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SUBFRAME (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass34,646 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,646 miles
    Test number
    242965174204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,226 miles (+1,226)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    33,226 miles
    Test number
    860808840521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering inner joints

  14. Pass32,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,000 miles
    Test number
    148190504314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,000 miles (+1,032)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,000 miles
    Test number
    375486694260
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass30,968 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,968 miles
    Test number
    415809583265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Fail30,968 miles (+3,039)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,968 miles
    Test number
    125798783299
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass27,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,929 miles
    Test number
    108498992288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,929 miles (+2,905)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,929 miles
    Test number
    868747292207
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass25,024 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,024 miles
    Test number
    325126381269
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail25,024 miles (+3,363)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,024 miles
    Test number
    727264181217
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass21,661 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    21,661 miles
    Test number
    824341290292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail21,657 miles (+3,626)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,657 miles
    Test number
    913967580239
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass18,031 miles (+3,864)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,031 miles
    Test number
    771494879242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,167 miles (+4,127)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,167 miles
    Test number
    752779488225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    10,040 miles
    Test number
    521388587292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail10,040 miles (+3,066)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,040 miles
    Test number
    623938687266
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  28. Pass6,974 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    6,974 miles
    Test number
    160548007476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass5,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    5,602 miles
    Test number
    173830316093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail5,602 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,602 miles
    Test number
    632550016057
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about X766 GKX

Does X766 GKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X766 GKX expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X766 GKX?
The MOT on X766 GKX expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X766 GKX done?
X766 GKX was recorded at 42,972 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 1,808 miles a year.
Has X766 GKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X766 GKX has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X766 GKX 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 X766 GKX find?
X766 GKX failed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 6 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; horn not working; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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