Rover Mini
Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,275 cc
M247 NVPMOT history
M247 NVP is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 17 Mar 1995. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 14,456 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 14,456 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M247 NVP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 17 Mar 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
M247 NVP was last recorded at 14,456 miles on 28 Sept 2024, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Jun 2015: 13,526 miles, lower than 86,756 miles on 30 May 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 14,439 miles · 27 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 17 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 14,456 miles
- 2023 – 14,439 miles
- 2021 – 14,399 miles
- 2020 – 14,297 miles
- 2019 – 14,286 miles
- 2016 – 14,066 miles
- 2015 – 13,526 miles
- 2014 – 86,756 miles
- 2013 – 86,159 miles
- 2012 – 85,247 miles
- 2011 – 84,284 miles
- 2010 – 84,228 miles
- 2007 – 84,000 miles
- 2006 – 79,237 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail14,456 miles
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/12
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail14,456 miles (+17)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,456 miles
- Test number
- 857415883153
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass14,439 miles (+40)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 14,439 miles
- Test number
- 459545554442
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass14,399 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 14,399 miles
- Test number
- 773201827506
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail14,392 miles (+95)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,392 miles
- Test number
- 666316957267
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/12 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass14,297 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 14,297 miles
- Test number
- 985791122406
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass14,286 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 14,286 miles
- Test number
- 900323724857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,279 miles (+213)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,279 miles
- Test number
- 245589414888
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass14,066 miles (+540)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 14,066 miles
- Test number
- 422112307987
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass13,526 miles (-73,230)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 13,526 miles
- Test number
- 659455055169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,756 miles (+597)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 86,756 miles
- Test number
- 968540054186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,159 miles (+912)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 86,159 miles
- Test number
- 326945763074
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass85,247 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 85,247 miles
- Test number
- 267059662092
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail85,241 miles (+957)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,241 miles
- Test number
- 637633762030
- FailureFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,284 miles (+56)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 84,284 miles
- Test number
- 146768221043
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass84,228 miles (+7)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 84,228 miles
- Test number
- 120471140138
- NoteSlight play in n/s top and bottom ball joints,
Fail84,221 miles (+221)7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,221 miles
- Test number
- 591043710152
- FailureExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- NoteExhaust blowing.n/s top and bottom ball joints slight play.
Pass84,000 miles (+80)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 84,000 miles
- Test number
- 994674327089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,920 miles (+4,683)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,920 miles
- Test number
- 390095817022
- FailureNearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass79,237 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 79,237 miles
- Test number
- 310676386059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,236 miles8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,236 miles
- Test number
- 952426666019
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Questions about M247 NVP
- Does M247 NVP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M247 NVP expired on 26 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M247 NVP?
- The MOT on M247 NVP expired on 26 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M247 NVP done?
- M247 NVP was recorded at 14,456 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2024.
- Has M247 NVP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M247 NVP has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on M247 NVP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on M247 NVP find?
- M247 NVP failed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2024 with 6 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high, and 9 more.
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