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Rover Mini

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 1,275 cc

P429 DNNMOT history

P429 DNN is a black petrol Rover Mini first used on 30 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 23,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
23,298 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P429 DNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P429 DNN was last recorded at 23,298 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 33 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2014: 8,454 miles, lower than 84,721 miles on 17 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
23,265 miles · 2 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
33 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,298 miles
  • 2022 – 23,265 miles
  • 2021 – 22,656 miles
  • 2019 – 20,383 miles
  • 2018 – 16,961 miles
  • 2017 – 12,311 miles
  • 2015 – 8,808 miles
  • 2014 – 8,454 miles
  • 2012 – 84,721 miles
  • 2011 – 84,615 miles
  • 2010 – 73,575 miles
  • 2009 – 69,645 miles
  • 2007 – 64,744 miles
  • 2006 – 63,866 miles
  • 2005 – 57,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,298 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,298 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    23,298 miles
    Test number
    797469792987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass23,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    23,265 miles
    Test number
    290232922467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail23,265 miles3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,265 miles
    Test number
    782977089171
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Fail23,265 miles (+1)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,265 miles
    Test number
    580666932249
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail23,264 miles (+608)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,264 miles
    Test number
    631770394312
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass22,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    22,656 miles
    Test number
    562163671645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail22,655 miles (+2,272)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,655 miles
    Test number
    719789604919
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  8. Pass20,383 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    20,383 miles
    Test number
    247859578797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail20,383 miles (+3,422)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,383 miles
    Test number
    459516756929
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass16,961 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    16,961 miles
    Test number
    594466674892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail16,960 miles (+4,649)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,960 miles
    Test number
    938601220492
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Pear Drop Mount (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass12,311 miles (+3,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    12,311 miles
    Test number
    733063998512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass8,808 miles (+354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    8,808 miles
    Test number
    486082059222
    • AdvisorySeveral areas of vehicle structure first stages of corrosion appeared ok at test

  14. Pass8,454 miles (-76,267)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    8,454 miles
    Test number
    249745694017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  15. Pass84,721 miles (+106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    84,721 miles
    Test number
    646648632199
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass84,615 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,615 miles
    Test number
    539733351056
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut in side wall but not exposing ply/cords
    • NoteSlight under body corrosion

  17. Fail84,615 miles (+11,040)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,615 miles
    Test number
    989343251015
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut in side wall but not exposing ply/cords
    • NoteSlight under body corrosion

  18. Pass73,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    73,575 miles
    Test number
    871910750011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail73,575 miles (+3,930)1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,575 miles
    Test number
    753418140018
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureLower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass69,645 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,645 miles
    Test number
    592158639091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Fail69,628 miles (+4,884)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,628 miles
    Test number
    792594929015
    • FailureFront Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureFront Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass64,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    64,744 miles
    Test number
    880738737328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,744 miles (+878)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,744 miles
    Test number
    973210427348
    • DangerousNS REAR WHEEL BINDING
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureCentre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass63,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,866 miles
    Test number
    572214546280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,866 miles (+6,402)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,866 miles
    Test number
    242353146235
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass57,464 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    57,464 miles
    Test number
    632617435256
    • NoteBoth front bumpstops missing
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

Questions about P429 DNN

Does P429 DNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P429 DNN is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P429 DNN?
The MOT on P429 DNN is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P429 DNN done?
P429 DNN was recorded at 23,298 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026.
Has P429 DNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P429 DNN has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on P429 DNN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P429 DNN find?
P429 DNN passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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