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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,275 cc

P353 FRAMOT history

P353 FRA is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 83,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
83,277 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P353 FRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P353 FRA was last recorded at 83,277 miles on 9 Aug 2025, 909 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,368 miles · 7 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
909 miles
Average per year
2,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,277 miles
  • 2024 – 82,368 miles
  • 2023 – 81,077 miles
  • 2022 – 80,209 miles
  • 2021 – 79,171 miles
  • 2020 – 78,677 miles
  • 2018 – 78,202 miles
  • 2017 – 77,744 miles
  • 2016 – 77,278 miles
  • 2015 – 75,323 miles
  • 2014 – 73,943 miles
  • 2013 – 70,679 miles
  • 2012 – 67,182 miles
  • 2011 – 64,488 miles
  • 2010 – 60,082 miles
  • 2009 – 55,550 miles
  • 2008 – 51,230 miles
  • 2007 – 44,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,277 miles
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,277 miles (+909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,277 miles
    Test number
    939180925233
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear

  2. Pass82,368 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    82,368 miles
    Test number
    510141813800
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail82,252 miles (+1,175)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,252 miles
    Test number
    220147464644
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

  4. Pass81,077 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    81,077 miles
    Test number
    362650897730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,209 miles (+1,038)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,209 miles
    Test number
    941829775637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,171 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    79,171 miles
    Test number
    761671068895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,677 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    78,677 miles
    Test number
    564574939507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,202 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    78,202 miles
    Test number
    291310986469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,744 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,744 miles
    Test number
    564536461354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,702 miles (+424)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,702 miles
    Test number
    438732093892
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass77,278 miles (+138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,278 miles
    Test number
    180953383664
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  12. Fail77,140 miles (+1,817)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,140 miles
    Test number
    544942111427
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near the nearside subframe mount in wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderside showing signs of corrosion

  13. Pass75,323 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,323 miles
    Test number
    234411892998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,943 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,943 miles
    Test number
    227249284240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,920 miles (+35)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,920 miles
    Test number
    539073374278
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRadius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f sill corroded

  16. Fail73,885 miles (+3,206)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,885 miles
    Test number
    588639264252
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Fail70,679 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,679 miles
    Test number
    346833073483
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass70,679 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    70,679 miles
    Test number
    749103873233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,182 miles (+2,694)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,182 miles
    Test number
    195512302264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    447069581198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,488 miles (+4,406)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    426248981154
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass60,082 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,082 miles
    Test number
    312520690103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear indicators showing almost white light
    • NoteRear sidelights showing almost white light

  23. Fail60,082 miles (+4,532)10 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,082 miles
    Test number
    730081280179
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRear indicators showing almost white light
    • NoteRear sidelights showing almost white light

  24. Pass55,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    55,550 miles
    Test number
    654215689024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,550 miles (+4,320)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,550 miles
    Test number
    182593289089
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass51,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,230 miles
    Test number
    850480708178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail51,230 miles (+6,477)11 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,230 miles
    Test number
    821885898067
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel bearing has slight rumble

  28. Pass44,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    44,753 miles
    Test number
    221465177007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about P353 FRA

Does P353 FRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P353 FRA expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P353 FRA?
The MOT on P353 FRA expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P353 FRA done?
P353 FRA was recorded at 83,277 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2025, an average of 2,094 miles a year.
Has P353 FRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P353 FRA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on P353 FRA 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 P353 FRA find?
P353 FRA passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear.

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