Rover logo

Rover Mini

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,275 cc

P129 URNMOT history

P129 URN is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2023 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2023
Mileage
276 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2022
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
Get reminders for P129 URN in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
P129 URN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2023
Latest MOT test
17 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P129 URN was last recorded at 276 miles on 17 May 2022, 148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2021: 128 miles, lower than 57,952 miles on 7 May 2020.

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
128 miles · 19 May 2021
Between the last two tests
148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 276 miles
  • 2021 – 128 miles
  • 2020 – 57,952 miles
  • 2017 – 57,951 miles
  • 2015 – 56,888 miles
  • 2014 – 54,891 miles
  • 2013 – 51,647 miles
  • 2012 – 48,630 miles
  • 2008 – 45,637 miles
  • 2007 – 38,916 miles
  • 2006 – 33,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass276 miles
  • AdvisoryCouple of minor oil leaks
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Minor oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass276 miles (+148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    276 miles
    Test number
    228238756980
    • AdvisoryCouple of minor oil leaks
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    128 miles
    Test number
    505348899463
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  3. Fail128 miles (-57,824)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128 miles
    Test number
    771135126364
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  4. Pass57,952 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    57,952 miles
    Test number
    155373746799
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak, rear selector seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow
    • AdvisorySlight problem with washer squirter

  5. Fail57,951 miles (+1,063)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,951 miles
    Test number
    595058149280
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  6. Pass56,888 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    56,888 miles
    Test number
    128168795445
    • NoteBoth rear 165/60 x 12 tyres perished/ wearing
    • NoteHydrocarbon reading on upper limit

  7. Fail56,886 miles (+1,995)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,886 miles
    Test number
    256897695096
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteBoth rear 165/60 x 12 tyres perished/ wearing
    • NoteHydrocarbon reading on upper limit

  8. Pass54,891 miles (+10)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,891 miles
    Test number
    907687894039
    • NoteFront o/s subframe has had a welding repair
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing

  9. Fail54,881 miles (+3,234)9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,881 miles
    Test number
    165013694009
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront o/s subframe has had a welding repair
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing

  10. Pass51,647 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,647 miles
    Test number
    638715163130
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside door sill and floor slight corrosion
    • NoteOffside and nearside front top and bottom swivels slight play
    • NoteSpare tyre soft

  11. Fail51,647 miles (+3,017)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,647 miles
    Test number
    555813463174
    • FailureCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside door sill and floor slight corrosion
    • NoteOffside and nearside front top and bottom swivels slight play
    • NoteSpare tyre soft

  12. Pass48,630 miles (+7)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,630 miles
    Test number
    259399492154
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  13. Fail48,623 miles (+2,986)2 dangerous3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,623 miles
    Test number
    148741782169
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  14. Pass45,637 miles (+292)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    45,637 miles
    Test number
    162507778243
    • NoteGeneral vehicle corrosion

  15. Fail45,345 miles (+6,429)2 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,345 miles
    Test number
    260970778224
    • DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteGeneral vehicle corrosion

  16. Pass38,916 miles (+5,280)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,916 miles
    Test number
    824343857291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    33,636 miles
    Test number
    811664646282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P129 URN

Does P129 URN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P129 URN expired on 18 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P129 URN?
The MOT on P129 URN expired on 18 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P129 URN done?
P129 URN was recorded at 276 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2022.
Has P129 URN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P129 URN has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2021.
Has the mileage on P129 URN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P129 URN find?
P129 URN passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2022 with 2 advisories: couple of minor oil leaks; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

Related registrations

Browse all P129 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.