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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,275 cc

P402 LOXMOT history

P402 LOX is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 24 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 72,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
72,285 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P402 LOX
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
24 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P402 LOX was last recorded at 72,285 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,279 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,285 miles
  • 2024 – 71,280 miles
  • 2023 – 71,262 miles
  • 2022 – 71,186 miles
  • 2021 – 70,626 miles
  • 2020 – 69,234 miles
  • 2018 – 62,022 miles
  • 2017 – 52,370 miles
  • 2016 – 49,166 miles
  • 2014 – 47,249 miles
  • 2013 – 47,209 miles
  • 2012 – 47,111 miles
  • 2011 – 47,071 miles
  • 2010 – 47,032 miles
  • 2009 – 46,875 miles
  • 2008 – 46,800 miles
  • 2007 – 46,667 miles
  • 2006 – 46,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,285 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area near subframe mount booth sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,285 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    72,285 miles
    Test number
    221937837828
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area near subframe mount booth sides
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail72,279 miles (+999)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,279 miles
    Test number
    355257734210
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area near subframe mount booth sides
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass71,280 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,280 miles
    Test number
    951193807100
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area near subframe mount booth sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of subframe both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear panel subframe mount area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,262 miles
    Test number
    668167043410
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail71,262 miles (+76)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,262 miles
    Test number
    926895680715
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass71,186 miles (+560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,186 miles
    Test number
    112607224180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass70,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    70,626 miles
    Test number
    270178228537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail70,624 miles (+1,390)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,624 miles
    Test number
    927406705642
    • DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass69,234 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,234 miles
    Test number
    270480789485
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail69,230 miles (+7,208)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,230 miles
    Test number
    576028158246
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass62,022 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,022 miles
    Test number
    502644895243
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge & perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil over underside of vehicle

  12. Fail62,018 miles (+3)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,018 miles
    Test number
    261858437314
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn inner edge and perished
    • AdvisoryOil all over under side vehicle

  13. Fail62,015 miles (+9,645)10 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,015 miles
    Test number
    357253582990
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement h/brake cable pivot seized up (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust outer sleeve detached, allowing exhaust system to slide foward and backwards, but does not blow
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn inner edge and perished
    • AdvisoryOil all over under side vehicle

  14. Pass52,370 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,370 miles
    Test number
    210826856653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,369 miles (+3,203)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,369 miles
    Test number
    480171299364
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front brake

  16. Pass49,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,166 miles
    Test number
    227522080626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,166 miles (+1,917)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,166 miles
    Test number
    397973119791
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass47,249 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,249 miles
    Test number
    705881234248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,209 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,209 miles
    Test number
    499942743296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,111 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,111 miles
    Test number
    926029322232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,071 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,071 miles
    Test number
    517847421283
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass47,071 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    47,071 miles
    Test number
    749337021253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,032 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,032 miles
    Test number
    844579320266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,875 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,875 miles
    Test number
    910165719256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,800 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,800 miles
    Test number
    353568228477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,667 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,667 miles
    Test number
    592128827211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,173 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,173 miles
    Test number
    582542746298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail46,167 miles (+1,548)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,167 miles
    Test number
    870397536293
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  29. Pass44,619 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,619 miles
    Test number
    290555056052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail44,485 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,485 miles
    Test number
    470335646059
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about P402 LOX

Does P402 LOX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P402 LOX is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P402 LOX?
The MOT on P402 LOX is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P402 LOX done?
P402 LOX was recorded at 72,285 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 1,408 miles a year.
Has P402 LOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P402 LOX has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on P402 LOX 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 P402 LOX find?
P402 LOX passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area near subframe mount booth sides; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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