
Austin Mini Park Lane
Black · Petrol · 1987 · 998 cc
D709 RGOMOT history
D709 RGO is a black petrol Austin Mini Park Lane first used on 20 Feb 1987. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 20,319 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 20,319 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 19 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- D709 RGO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Austin
- Model
- Mini Park Lane
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1987
- First used
- 20 Feb 1987
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
D709 RGO was last recorded at 20,319 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Sept 2006: 94,334 miles, lower than 942,930 miles on 31 Aug 2006.
- 3 Oct 2008: 797 miles, lower than 97,252 miles on 25 Sept 2007.
- 11 Apr 2017: 16,660 miles, lower than 150,454 miles on 9 Apr 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 20,028 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 291 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 20,319 miles
- 2025 – 20,028 miles
- 2024 – 19,613 miles
- 2022 – 19,339 miles
- 2021 – 18,927 miles
- 2019 – 18,197 miles
- 2018 – 17,600 miles
- 2017 – 16,660 miles
- 2016 – 150,454 miles
- 2014 – 13,997 miles
- 2013 – 12,623 miles
- 2012 – 12,498 miles
- 2011 – 9,021 miles
- 2010 – 8,246 miles
- 2009 – 4,486 miles
- 2008 – 797 miles
- 2007 – 97,252 miles
- 2006 – 94,334 miles
- 2005 – 89,950 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
33 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass20,319 miles (+291)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 20,319 miles
- Test number
- 599714538867
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass20,028 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 20,028 miles
- Test number
- 443656831695
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
Fail20,028 miles (+415)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,028 miles
- Test number
- 486934726766
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
Pass19,613 miles (+37)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 19,613 miles
- Test number
- 732492252976
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail19,576 miles (+237)8 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,576 miles
- Test number
- 236191538372
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Seat rail to inner sill as marked (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass19,339 miles (+133)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 19,339 miles
- Test number
- 404763195966
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHazard lights not flashing
Fail19,206 miles (+279)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,206 miles
- Test number
- 380476021755
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
- AdvisoryHazard lights not flashing
Pass18,927 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 18,927 miles
- Test number
- 976366627172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,927 miles (+730)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,927 miles
- Test number
- 342003294670
- MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassengers door opens but is very stiff
Pass18,197 miles3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 18,197 miles
- Test number
- 500001747082
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Fail18,197 miles (+597)5 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,197 miles
- Test number
- 265642015607
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high headlight insecure (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light on (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass17,600 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 17,600 miles
- Test number
- 176776235992
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake efficiency low
Fail17,577 miles (+917)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,577 miles
- Test number
- 207816812904
- FailureNearside Rear 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside handbrake efficiency low
Pass16,660 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 16,660 miles
- Test number
- 776834601316
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fail16,660 miles (-133,794)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,660 miles
- Test number
- 636184040545
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass150,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 150,454 miles
- Test number
- 534731252523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,454 miles (+136,457)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,454 miles
- Test number
- 810468899643
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Pass13,997 miles (+1,374)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 13,997 miles
- Test number
- 658167714362
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing low inner edge
- NoteOffside rear brake efforts low
Pass12,623 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 12,623 miles
- Test number
- 538398093299
- NoteBoth headlamps poor output
- NoteSlight play in steering nearside
Fail12,623 miles (+125)4 failures4 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,623 miles
- Test number
- 566947293225
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- Repaired at testOffside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth headlamps poor output
- NoteSlight play in steering nearside
Pass12,498 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 12,498 miles
- Test number
- 426192282284
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteAdditional engine bay wiring has been poorly fitted
- NoteRear sumframe weakened with corrosion offside
- NoteSide lamps have LED fitted
- NoteSlight play in steering nearside
Fail12,498 miles (+3,477)8 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,498 miles
- Test number
- 457332282293
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSlight play in steering nearside
Pass9,021 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 9,021 miles
- Test number
- 857307571249
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Fail9,021 miles (+775)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,021 miles
- Test number
- 679346571299
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Pass8,246 miles (+3,760)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 8,246 miles
- Test number
- 201821780247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Pass4,486 miles (+3,689)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 4,486 miles
- Test number
- 440700289239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass797 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 797 miles
- Test number
- 400437278209
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail797 miles (-96,455)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 797 miles
- Test number
- 673657478230
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass97,252 miles (+2,918)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 97,252 miles
- Test number
- 960908167208
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail94,334 miles1 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,334 miles
- Test number
- 220565746212
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- NoteDrivers door hinge
- NoteGeneral corrosion
- NoteRear bumper missing
Pass94,334 miles (-848,596)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 94,334 miles
- Test number
- 472635746211
- NoteDrivers door hinge
- NoteGeneral corrosion
- NoteRear bumper missing
Fail942,930 miles (+852,980)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 942,930 miles
- Test number
- 654723446209
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteDrivers door hinges worn causing door to drop †
Pass89,950 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 89,950 miles
- Test number
- 921617335298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about D709 RGO
- Does D709 RGO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D709 RGO is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on D709 RGO?
- The MOT on D709 RGO is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has D709 RGO done?
- D709 RGO was recorded at 20,319 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026.
- Has D709 RGO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. D709 RGO has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on D709 RGO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 2 Sept 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on D709 RGO find?
- D709 RGO passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside; fuel cap seal perishing, and 2 more.
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