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Black and White · Petrol · 1995 · 1,275 cc

M879 GPDMOT history

M879 GPD is a black and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 3 Jan 1995. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 8,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2023
Mileage
8,829 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2022
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M879 GPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Black and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
3 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M879 GPD was last recorded at 8,829 miles on 10 Oct 2022, 188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
8,641 miles · 19 May 2021
Between the last two tests
188 miles
Average per year
508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 8,829 miles
  • 2021 – 8,641 miles
  • 2020 – 7,879 miles
  • 2011 – 4,742 miles
  • 2008 – 1,660 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,829 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,829 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    8,829 miles
    Test number
    274565382749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass8,641 miles (+762)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    8,641 miles
    Test number
    909723451862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass7,879 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    7,879 miles
    Test number
    476747779970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail7,873 miles (+3,131)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,873 miles
    Test number
    236810258753
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass4,742 miles (+3,082)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    4,742 miles
    Test number
    776586071155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  6. Pass1,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    1,660 miles
    Test number
    190866568283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail1,660 miles10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,660 miles
    Test number
    663236048219
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about M879 GPD

Does M879 GPD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M879 GPD expired on 9 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M879 GPD?
The MOT on M879 GPD expired on 9 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M879 GPD done?
M879 GPD was recorded at 8,829 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2022, an average of 508 miles a year.
Has M879 GPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M879 GPD has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2020.
Has the mileage on M879 GPD 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 M879 GPD find?
M879 GPD passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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