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Rover Mini

White · Petrol · 1996 · 1,275 cc

N353 CMCMOT history

N353 CMC is a white petrol Rover Mini first used on 7 Mar 1996. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 34,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
34,028 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N353 CMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
7 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

N353 CMC was last recorded at 34,028 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,022 miles · 25 May 2023
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 34,028 miles
  • 2023 – 34,022 miles
  • 2020 – 33,912 miles
  • 2019 – 32,411 miles
  • 2018 – 31,164 miles
  • 2017 – 29,430 miles
  • 2016 – 27,695 miles
  • 2014 – 26,079 miles
  • 2013 – 22,499 miles
  • 2012 – 21,366 miles
  • 2010 – 19,704 miles
  • 2009 – 15,758 miles
  • 2007 – 13,315 miles
  • 2006 – 11,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,028 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass34,028 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    34,028 miles
    Test number
    583279947138
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside

  2. Pass34,022 miles (+110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    34,022 miles
    Test number
    444091903808
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass33,912 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,912 miles
    Test number
    721395278941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail33,911 miles (+1,500)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,911 miles
    Test number
    450934901913
    • 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 catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass32,411 miles (+1,247)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,411 miles
    Test number
    559616865825
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside DOOR RUSTY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass31,164 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    31,164 miles
    Test number
    343715487190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

  7. Fail31,164 miles (+1,734)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,164 miles
    Test number
    393565263862
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL STEP (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass29,430 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,430 miles
    Test number
    882859216193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRust to n/s lower door
    • AdvisorySlight rust to rear subframe seams

  9. Fail29,430 miles (+1,735)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,430 miles
    Test number
    778540691782
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRust to n/s lower door
    • AdvisorySlight rust to rear subframe seams

  10. Pass27,695 miles (+33)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,695 miles
    Test number
    834858118233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perishing
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to o/s/f/ door step
    • AdvisorySlight play in upper steering column

  11. Fail27,662 miles (+1,583)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,662 miles
    Test number
    304871049257
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat mount (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perishing
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to n/s/r/ outer sill
    • AdvisorySlight play in upper steering column

  12. Pass26,079 miles (+1,586)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,079 miles
    Test number
    826164864319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass24,493 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    24,493 miles
    Test number
    398623504093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail24,493 miles (+1,994)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,493 miles
    Test number
    375223004017
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass22,499 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,499 miles
    Test number
    299198903082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail22,499 miles (+1,133)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,499 miles
    Test number
    317208603024
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass21,366 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,366 miles
    Test number
    227943502060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRust to n/s and o/s/f outer sill panels

  18. Fail21,366 miles (+1,662)3 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,366 miles
    Test number
    187243502473
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRust to n/s and o/s/f outer sill panels

  19. Pass19,704 miles (+1,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,704 miles
    Test number
    233774440327
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass18,003 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    18,003 miles
    Test number
    301226300096
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFuel tank cap seal slightly perrished

  21. Fail18,003 miles (+2,245)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,003 miles
    Test number
    622226600008
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFuel tank cap seal slightly perrished

  22. Pass15,758 miles (+2,443)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,758 miles
    Test number
    184375009056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass13,315 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,315 miles
    Test number
    490561857476
    • NoteMinor engine oil leaks

  24. Fail13,315 miles (+2,015)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,315 miles
    Test number
    651131257373
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteMinor engine oil leaks

  25. Pass11,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    11,300 miles
    Test number
    244745356383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail11,298 miles3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,298 miles
    Test number
    254875356353
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber deteriating
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r tyres perishing

Questions about N353 CMC

Does N353 CMC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N353 CMC expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N353 CMC?
The MOT on N353 CMC expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N353 CMC done?
N353 CMC was recorded at 34,028 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 1,279 miles a year.
Has N353 CMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N353 CMC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on N353 CMC 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 N353 CMC find?
N353 CMC passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear fuel pipe/s corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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