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Rover Mini

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 1,275 cc

P425 FOCMOT history

P425 FOC is a silver petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 45,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
45,350 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P425 FOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P425 FOC was last recorded at 45,350 miles on 21 May 2026, 1,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,055 miles · 21 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,295 miles
Average per year
1,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,350 miles
  • 2025 – 44,055 miles
  • 2024 – 43,068 miles
  • 2023 – 41,557 miles
  • 2022 – 39,073 miles
  • 2019 – 36,750 miles
  • 2017 – 33,042 miles
  • 2016 – 32,852 miles
  • 2014 – 31,259 miles
  • 2013 – 30,311 miles
  • 2012 – 28,779 miles
  • 2011 – 27,098 miles
  • 2010 – 26,238 miles
  • 2009 – 25,406 miles
  • 2008 – 24,124 miles
  • 2007 – 22,367 miles
  • 2006 – 20,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,350 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside front brake disc rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front brake disc rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,350 miles (+1,295)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    45,350 miles
    Test number
    770085720626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass44,055 miles (+987)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    44,055 miles
    Test number
    882695499703
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass43,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    43,068 miles
    Test number
    274059930070
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail43,068 miles (+1,511)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,068 miles
    Test number
    926631286209
    • Repaired at testSteering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass41,557 miles (+2,484)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    41,557 miles
    Test number
    589279128751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,073 miles (+2,323)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    39,073 miles
    Test number
    706288936537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,750 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    36,750 miles
    Test number
    295885785265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail36,744 miles (+3,702)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,744 miles
    Test number
    428814393848
    • DangerousOffside Driver's seat insecure bolts lose missing nut (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass33,042 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    33,042 miles
    Test number
    666832302738
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail33,042 miles (+190)4 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,042 miles
    Test number
    248259264138
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass32,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    32,852 miles
    Test number
    926420177642
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake disc rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake disc rusty

  12. Fail32,852 miles (+1,593)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,852 miles
    Test number
    658301765663
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake disc rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake disc rusty

  13. Pass31,259 miles (+948)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,259 miles
    Test number
    865394194216
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffrside rear tyre perished!
    • NoteOffside outer sill corroded!

  14. Pass30,311 miles (+1,532)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,311 miles
    Test number
    356448483209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear brake effort slightly low!

  15. Pass28,779 miles (+1,681)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,779 miles
    Test number
    829127272244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside handbrake effort slightly low

  16. Pass27,098 miles (+860)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,098 miles
    Test number
    369984681284
    • NoteBoth headlight aims in poor condition!
    • NoteFuel seal in poor condition!
    • NoteOffside front floor corroding!
    • NoteOffside front subframe bush in poor condition!
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing!

  17. Pass26,238 miles (+832)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,238 miles
    Test number
    772295280255
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth headlight aims in poor condition
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteFuel cap seal in poor condition!

  18. Pass25,406 miles (+1,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,406 miles
    Test number
    783108889275
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass24,124 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,124 miles
    Test number
    381971488496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,367 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,367 miles
    Test number
    472023087218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    20,970 miles
    Test number
    131914486267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,970 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,970 miles
    Test number
    900014686219
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Questions about P425 FOC

Does P425 FOC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P425 FOC is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on P425 FOC?
The MOT on P425 FOC is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P425 FOC done?
P425 FOC was recorded at 45,350 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 1,243 miles a year.
Has P425 FOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P425 FOC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on P425 FOC 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 P425 FOC find?
P425 FOC passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor, and 3 more.

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