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Black and White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,275 cc

P154 EBWMOT history

P154 EBW is a black and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 3 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 48,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2023
Mileage
48,928 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P154 EBW
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
1997
First used
3 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

P154 EBW was last recorded at 48,928 miles on 30 Sept 2025, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,834 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
1,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 48,928 miles
  • 2022 – 48,834 miles
  • 2020 – 48,431 miles
  • 2019 – 45,932 miles
  • 2018 – 43,800 miles
  • 2017 – 40,536 miles
  • 2016 – 40,087 miles
  • 2015 – 39,706 miles
  • 2014 – 38,974 miles
  • 2013 – 38,140 miles
  • 2012 – 37,787 miles
  • 2011 – 36,705 miles
  • 2010 – 34,307 miles
  • 2009 – 31,649 miles
  • 2008 – 28,948 miles
  • 2007 – 26,499 miles
  • 2006 – 23,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail48,928 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail48,928 miles (+94)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,928 miles
    Test number
    960879715781
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,834 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,834 miles
    Test number
    375937932266
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail48,833 miles (+402)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,833 miles
    Test number
    971500073477
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass48,431 miles (+2,499)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,431 miles
    Test number
    274224979220
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass45,932 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,932 miles
    Test number
    909721615840
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail45,931 miles (+2,131)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,931 miles
    Test number
    178528025275
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass43,800 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,800 miles
    Test number
    728015244982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,536 miles
    Test number
    323416642612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail40,536 miles (+449)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,536 miles
    Test number
    653769984496
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass40,087 miles (+381)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,087 miles
    Test number
    837232040744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass39,706 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,706 miles
    Test number
    788796675056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,974 miles (+834)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,974 miles
    Test number
    678369574009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass38,140 miles (+353)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,140 miles
    Test number
    726697083059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  14. Pass37,787 miles (+1,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    37,787 miles
    Test number
    896286372094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass36,705 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,705 miles
    Test number
    115311181099
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion nearside sill

  16. Fail36,705 miles (+2,398)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,705 miles
    Test number
    426761181055
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion nearside sill

  17. Pass34,307 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,307 miles
    Test number
    164733980036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.

  18. Fail34,307 miles (+2,658)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,307 miles
    Test number
    171331680488
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.

  19. Pass31,649 miles (+2,701)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,649 miles
    Test number
    771574889039
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perishing

  20. Pass28,948 miles (+2,449)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,948 miles
    Test number
    101703998451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,499 miles (+2,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,499 miles
    Test number
    244147387066
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass23,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    23,861 miles
    Test number
    102756486065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about P154 EBW

Does P154 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P154 EBW expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P154 EBW?
The MOT on P154 EBW expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P154 EBW done?
P154 EBW was recorded at 48,928 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2025, an average of 1,285 miles a year.
Has P154 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P154 EBW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on P154 EBW 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 P154 EBW find?
P154 EBW failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2025 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard; nearside headlamp aim too high, and 5 more.

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