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Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

714UMOT history

714U is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 77,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

714U green Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
77,175 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
714U
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

714U was last recorded at 77,175 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,050 miles · 17 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
125 miles
Average per year
744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,175 miles
  • 2020 – 77,050 miles
  • 2019 – 76,723 miles
  • 2018 – 76,211 miles
  • 2017 – 75,389 miles
  • 2016 – 74,641 miles
  • 2014 – 70,268 miles
  • 2013 – 67,647 miles
  • 2009 – 67,634 miles
  • 2008 – 67,335 miles
  • 2007 – 65,504 miles
  • 2006 – 61,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,175 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    77,175 miles
    Test number
    855128473320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail77,175 miles (+125)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,175 miles
    Test number
    445514490828
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass77,050 miles (+327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,050 miles
    Test number
    479155197660
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass76,723 miles (+512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,723 miles
    Test number
    703641971297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge part of the tred (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,211 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    76,211 miles
    Test number
    577190575293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,389 miles
    Test number
    890420545582
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Fail75,389 miles (+748)13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,389 miles
    Test number
    262783351629
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass74,641 miles (+4,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,641 miles
    Test number
    297792290658
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass70,268 miles (+39)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    70,268 miles
    Test number
    146710234237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteO/s handbrake cable frayed
    • NoteO/s outer sill/floor front/middle/rear corroded

  10. Fail70,229 miles (+2,582)7 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,229 miles
    Test number
    675423724295
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteO/s handbrake cable frayed
    • NoteO/s outer sill/floor front/middle/rear corroded

  11. Fail67,647 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,647 miles
    Test number
    195562733238
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass67,647 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,647 miles
    Test number
    269082833270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,634 miles (+299)10 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,634 miles
    Test number
    343673659118
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDrivers seat only fitted at time of test

  14. Pass67,335 miles (+1,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,335 miles
    Test number
    180014958185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  15. Pass65,504 miles (+3,511)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    65,504 miles
    Test number
    531753187291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

  16. Pass61,993 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,993 miles
    Test number
    464444846121
    • NoteDistortion on front disc plates

  17. Fail61,993 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,993 miles
    Test number
    642084246187
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteDistortion on front disc plates

Questions about 714U

What vehicle is registration 714U currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 714U on a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1994. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 714U currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 714U is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 714U?
The MOT on 714U is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 714U done?
714U was recorded at 77,175 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 744 miles a year.
Has 714U ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 714U has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 714U 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 714U find?
714U passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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