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Rover Mini

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

P252 EODMOT history

P252 EOD is a blue and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 16 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 6 of 12 MOT tests, with 50,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
50,573 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
12
6 passed · 6 failed
Per year
375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P252 EOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
16 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P252 EOD was last recorded at 50,573 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,573 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,573 miles
  • 2024 – 49,826 miles
  • 2023 – 48,656 miles
  • 2022 – 47,696 miles
  • 2021 – 47,687 miles
  • 2020 – 47,518 miles
  • 2018 – 47,274 miles
  • 2015 – 46,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,573 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bump Stop Missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    50,573 miles
    Test number
    383038022188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail50,573 miles (+747)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,573 miles
    Test number
    402800602693
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass49,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    49,826 miles
    Test number
    154393360822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail49,826 miles (+1,170)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,826 miles
    Test number
    994406555311
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass48,656 miles (+960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,656 miles
    Test number
    462181994477
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass47,696 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,696 miles
    Test number
    668516101415
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bump Stop Missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  7. Fail47,696 miles (+9)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,696 miles
    Test number
    100867657129
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bump Stop Missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  8. Fail47,687 miles (+169)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,687 miles
    Test number
    600203936823
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass47,518 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,518 miles
    Test number
    920169123359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,511 miles (+237)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,511 miles
    Test number
    226714346746
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished in tread
  11. Fail47,274 miles (+512)14 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,274 miles
    Test number
    781177906390
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  12. Pass46,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,762 miles
    Test number
    606481415878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P252 EOD

Does P252 EOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P252 EOD is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P252 EOD?
The MOT on P252 EOD is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P252 EOD done?
P252 EOD was recorded at 50,573 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 375 miles a year.
Has P252 EOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P252 EOD has failed 6 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on P252 EOD 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 P252 EOD find?
P252 EOD passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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