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Red and White · Petrol · 1996 · 1,275 cc

P173 UNJMOT history

P173 UNJ is a red and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 2 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 41,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
41,127 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P173 UNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
2 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

P173 UNJ was last recorded at 41,127 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,119 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,127 miles
  • 2025 – 40,994 miles
  • 2024 – 40,810 miles
  • 2023 – 40,228 miles
  • 2022 – 39,653 miles
  • 2014 – 39,141 miles
  • 2013 – 37,502 miles
  • 2012 – 35,145 miles
  • 2011 – 32,545 miles
  • 2010 – 29,801 miles
  • 2009 – 29,682 miles
  • 2008 – 29,386 miles
  • 2007 – 28,903 miles
  • 2006 – 28,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail41,127 miles
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail41,127 miles (+8)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,127 miles
    Test number
    139853835993
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail41,119 miles (+125)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,119 miles
    Test number
    357824338182
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass40,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    40,994 miles
    Test number
    510863176922
    • AdvisorySLIGHT CORROSION UNDER

  4. FailMileage not read6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    720390544600
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested DUE TO AMOUNT OF CORROSION (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed DUE TO OVER HEATING (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass40,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    40,810 miles
    Test number
    874734449514
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail40,810 miles (+582)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,810 miles
    Test number
    402926744266
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass40,228 miles (+575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    40,228 miles
    Test number
    189125972228
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass39,653 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    39,653 miles
    Test number
    203329379752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,141 miles (+1,639)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,141 miles
    Test number
    575341144244
    • NoteBoth front floor pans bent
    • NoteNearside front sill holed

  10. Pass37,502 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,502 miles
    Test number
    129303913283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,145 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,145 miles
    Test number
    605312722262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNo bonnet stow

  12. Fail35,145 miles (+2,600)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,145 miles
    Test number
    777410222275
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNo bonnet stow

  13. Pass32,545 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,545 miles
    Test number
    665102901202
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail32,533 miles (+2,732)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,533 miles
    Test number
    539227991182
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass29,801 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    29,801 miles
    Test number
    253229180426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,682 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,682 miles
    Test number
    402436279146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust damage been scraping floor front pipe slight crack

  17. Fail29,682 miles (+296)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,682 miles
    Test number
    250049569112
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust damage been scraping floor front pipe slight crack

  18. Pass29,386 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,386 miles
    Test number
    813320878172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,903 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    28,903 miles
    Test number
    254583667426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,350 miles
    Test number
    804103066114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P173 UNJ

Does P173 UNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P173 UNJ expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P173 UNJ?
The MOT on P173 UNJ expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P173 UNJ done?
P173 UNJ was recorded at 41,127 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 632 miles a year.
Has P173 UNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P173 UNJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on P173 UNJ 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 P173 UNJ find?
P173 UNJ failed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 4 major defects: central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high, and 1 more.

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