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Grey · Petrol · 1991 · 998 cc

H212 BMPMOT history

H212 BMP is a grey petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Jan 1991. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

H212 BMP grey Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
71,159 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H212 BMP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Jan 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H212 BMP was last recorded at 71,159 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,157 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,159 miles
  • 2024 – 71,157 miles
  • 2023 – 71,151 miles
  • 2022 – 71,096 miles
  • 2021 – 70,983 miles
  • 2020 – 70,911 miles
  • 2019 – 70,704 miles
  • 2017 – 70,704 miles
  • 2016 – 69,558 miles
  • 2015 – 68,349 miles
  • 2014 – 67,635 miles
  • 2013 – 66,834 miles
  • 2012 – 65,667 miles
  • 2011 – 64,776 miles
  • 2010 – 53,910 miles
  • 2008 – 53,853 miles
  • 2007 – 52,692 miles
  • 2006 – 51,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,159 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront grill loose
  • AdvisoryHandbrake high but locks wheels

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,159 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,159 miles
    Test number
    725015725866
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront grill loose
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high but locks wheels

  2. Fail71,159 miles (+2)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,159 miles
    Test number
    238418486251
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront grill loose
    • AdvisoryHandbrake high but locks wheels

  3. Pass71,157 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,157 miles
    Test number
    919384926812
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront grill trim lose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel high

  4. Pass71,151 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,151 miles
    Test number
    351917565280
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass71,096 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    961179148398
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail71,095 miles (+112)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,095 miles
    Test number
    529632124198
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass70,983 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    70,983 miles
    Test number
    125733527179
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,911 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    70,911 miles
    Test number
    317499581397
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail70,909 miles (+205)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,909 miles
    Test number
    157609256423
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    373964553641
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail70,704 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    494024831850
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail70,704 miles (+1,146)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    275798582070
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass69,558 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    69,558 miles
    Test number
    599827696740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,349 miles
    Test number
    296447075437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,349 miles (+714)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,349 miles
    Test number
    826057075190
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass67,635 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,635 miles
    Test number
    507297374187
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail67,634 miles (+800)11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,634 miles
    Test number
    119058164153
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass66,834 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,834 miles
    Test number
    186452773128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail66,834 miles (+1,167)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,834 miles
    Test number
    228491073406
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass65,667 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,667 miles
    Test number
    458304362120
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail65,666 miles (+890)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,666 miles
    Test number
    725650762103
    • FailureHorn is a gong (1.6.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass64,776 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,776 miles
    Test number
    429424061152
    • NoteAll shock absorber lower bushes has slight play

  23. Fail64,776 miles (+10,866)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,776 miles
    Test number
    996662461160
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll shock absorber lower bushes has slight play

  24. Pass53,910 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,910 miles
    Test number
    222020360434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,853 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,853 miles
    Test number
    693121208150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail53,851 miles (+1,159)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,851 miles
    Test number
    440860788005
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass52,692 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    52,692 miles
    Test number
    534871977078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    51,708 miles
    Test number
    513727266001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H212 BMP

Does H212 BMP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H212 BMP expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H212 BMP?
The MOT on H212 BMP expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H212 BMP done?
H212 BMP was recorded at 71,159 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 1,001 miles a year.
Has H212 BMP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H212 BMP has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on H212 BMP 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 H212 BMP find?
H212 BMP passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front grill loose, and 1 more.

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