Rover Mini
Red · Petrol · 1990 · 1,400 cc
H196 SWXMOT history
H196 SWX is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 24 Sept 1990. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 16,315 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 16,315 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 6 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H196 SWX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 24 Sept 1990
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
H196 SWX was last recorded at 16,315 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 Oct 2018: 15,620 miles, lower than 59,408 miles on 8 Jul 2009.
- 8 Nov 2019: 16,282 miles, lower than 16,743 miles on 24 Oct 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 16,298 miles · 16 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 16,315 miles
- 2020 – 16,298 miles
- 2019 – 16,282 miles
- 2018 – 15,620 miles
- 2009 – 59,408 miles
- 2007 – 59,178 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass16,315 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Full MOT history
8 tests since 13 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass16,315 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 16,315 miles
- Test number
- 709352750842
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass16,298 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 16,298 miles
- Test number
- 148810415394
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass16,282 miles (-461)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 16,282 miles
- Test number
- 748206892846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,743 miles (+1,123)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,743 miles
- Test number
- 143593795866
- DangerousSuspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached offside rear suspension arm missing nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass15,620 miles (-43,788)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 15,620 miles
- Test number
- 577426163306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,408 miles (+230)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 59,408 miles
- Test number
- 130449489190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,178 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 59,178 miles
- Test number
- 630058757306
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
FailMileage not read10 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 554747947392
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- 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)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Questions about H196 SWX
- Does H196 SWX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H196 SWX is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on H196 SWX?
- The MOT on H196 SWX is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has H196 SWX done?
- H196 SWX was recorded at 16,315 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026.
- Has H196 SWX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H196 SWX has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on H196 SWX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on H196 SWX find?
- H196 SWX passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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