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Rover Mini

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,275 cc

P262 AYGMOT history

P262 AYG is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 14,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
14,762 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P262 AYG
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
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P262 AYG was last recorded at 14,762 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
14,757 miles · 30 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 14,762 miles
  • 2025 – 14,757 miles
  • 2024 – 14,161 miles
  • 2022 – 14,050 miles
  • 2021 – 13,723 miles
  • 2019 – 13,416 miles
  • 2017 – 12,381 miles
  • 2016 – 11,834 miles
  • 2015 – 11,314 miles
  • 2014 – 10,689 miles
  • 2013 – 9,757 miles
  • 2012 – 9,421 miles
  • 2011 – 9,322 miles
  • 2009 – 6,064 miles
  • 2008 – 3,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,762 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,762 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    14,762 miles
    Test number
    209868843903
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail14,757 miles (+596)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,757 miles
    Test number
    421623238247
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass14,161 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    14,161 miles
    Test number
    893961673150
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail14,154 miles (+104)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,154 miles
    Test number
    964896871475
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass14,050 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    14,050 miles
    Test number
    426168982857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass13,723 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    13,723 miles
    Test number
    381959939480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass13,416 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    13,416 miles
    Test number
    682921459473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass12,381 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    12,381 miles
    Test number
    676593646053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass11,834 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    11,834 miles
    Test number
    623488246874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass11,314 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    11,314 miles
    Test number
    435275435185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass10,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    10,689 miles
    Test number
    219013834124
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail10,689 miles (+932)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,689 miles
    Test number
    917023334158
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass9,757 miles (+336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    9,757 miles
    Test number
    767535533194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass9,421 miles (+17)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    9,421 miles
    Test number
    366623662192
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust front mounting bracket missing

  15. Fail9,404 miles (+82)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,404 miles
    Test number
    166442352108
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust front mounting bracket missing

  16. Pass9,322 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    9,322 miles
    Test number
    666975621198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail9,308 miles (+3,244)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,308 miles
    Test number
    426567611132
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass6,064 miles (+12)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    6,064 miles
    Test number
    311413179161
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail6,052 miles (+2,307)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,052 miles
    Test number
    660930379139
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass3,745 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    3,745 miles
    Test number
    780264088124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail3,737 miles (+9)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,737 miles
    Test number
    613958678131
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

  22. Fail3,728 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,728 miles
    Test number
    700104768160
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  23. Fail59,816 km2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,816 km
    Test number
    201986157191
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNear side to off side both outer sill getting corrosion

  24. Pass59,816 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,816 km
    Test number
    710136957119
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNear side to off side both outer sill getting corrosion

Questions about P262 AYG

Does P262 AYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P262 AYG is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on P262 AYG?
The MOT on P262 AYG is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P262 AYG done?
P262 AYG was recorded at 14,762 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 628 miles a year.
Has P262 AYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P262 AYG has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on P262 AYG 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 P262 AYG find?
P262 AYG passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive from engine.

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