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Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,275 cc

H46 FOTMOT history

H46 FOT is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 23 May 1991. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 5,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2023.

H46 FOT red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2024
Mileage
5,875 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2023
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
H46 FOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
23 May 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

H46 FOT was last recorded at 5,875 miles on 31 Mar 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2011: 45,391 miles, lower than 82,845 miles on 20 Sept 2010.
  • 17 Sept 2018: 352 miles, lower than 98,237 miles on 12 Sept 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
5,875 miles · 29 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 5,875 miles
  • 2022 – 5,091 miles
  • 2020 – 4,071 miles
  • 2019 – 2,426 miles
  • 2018 – 352 miles
  • 2017 – 98,237 miles
  • 2016 – 95,638 miles
  • 2015 – 93,288 miles
  • 2014 – 90,981 miles
  • 2013 – 88,024 miles
  • 2012 – 86,186 miles
  • 2011 – 84,539 miles
  • 2010 – 82,845 miles
  • 2008 – 81,796 miles
  • 2007 – 81,139 miles
  • 2006 – 80,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass5,875 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 emissions carbon monoxide content excessive

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass5,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    5,875 miles
    Test number
    600765209959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail5,875 miles (+784)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,875 miles
    Test number
    716971404973
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass5,091 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    5,091 miles
    Test number
    543731002775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail5,088 miles (+1,017)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,088 miles
    Test number
    485789322280
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass4,071 miles (+1,645)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    4,071 miles
    Test number
    357893148602
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass2,426 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    2,426 miles
    Test number
    403877099131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail2,403 miles (+2,051)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,403 miles
    Test number
    761419645137
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass352 miles (-97,885)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    352 miles
    Test number
    798898069349
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass98,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,237 miles
    Test number
    615636247444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail98,237 miles (+2,599)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,237 miles
    Test number
    462606204037
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass95,638 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,638 miles
    Test number
    545477297903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,624 miles (+2,336)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,624 miles
    Test number
    724987655261
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass93,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    93,288 miles
    Test number
    587702220852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,288 miles (+2,307)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,288 miles
    Test number
    534240450991
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass90,981 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,981 miles
    Test number
    836401554237
    • NoteMetal fuel pipe corroding subframe slight corroding raer cluth worn

  16. Fail90,972 miles (+2,948)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,972 miles
    Test number
    157969144280
    • FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteMetal fuel pipe corroding subframe slight corroding raer cluth worn

  17. Pass88,024 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    88,024 miles
    Test number
    647666343252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail88,024 miles (+1,838)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,024 miles
    Test number
    727826443249
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass86,186 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,186 miles
    Test number
    767969962272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail86,177 miles (+1,638)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,177 miles
    Test number
    905864362230
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass84,539 miles (+39,148)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    84,539 miles
    Test number
    259082561228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,391 miles (-37,454)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,391 miles
    Test number
    568628151262
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass82,845 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    82,845 miles
    Test number
    214923560255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/ n/s front disc slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/f inner side brake disc slightly corroded

  24. Fail82,845 miles (+1,049)8 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,845 miles
    Test number
    952870760266
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/ n/s front disc slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/f inner side brake disc slightly corroded

  25. Pass81,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,796 miles
    Test number
    663619518317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail81,796 miles (+657)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,796 miles
    Test number
    533018018368
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  27. Pass81,139 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    81,139 miles
    Test number
    781974337371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail81,137 miles (+230)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,137 miles
    Test number
    320381857425
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass80,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    80,907 miles
    Test number
    811308766222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail80,907 miles6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,907 miles
    Test number
    384764366225
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteRear exhaust system needs new rear mount and fixing.
    • NoteOff side front tyre tread getting low.

Questions about H46 FOT

Does H46 FOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H46 FOT expired on 11 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H46 FOT?
The MOT on H46 FOT expired on 11 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H46 FOT done?
H46 FOT was recorded at 5,875 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2023.
Has H46 FOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H46 FOT has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on H46 FOT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H46 FOT find?
H46 FOT passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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