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Green and White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,275 cc

P433 DEPMOT history

P433 DEP is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 11,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
11,551 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P433 DEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P433 DEP was last recorded at 11,551 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Apr 2023: 10,874 miles, lower than 96,124 miles on 15 Mar 2022.

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
11,467 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
84 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 11,551 miles
  • 2025 – 8,297 miles
  • 2024 – 38,829 miles
  • 2023 – 10,874 miles
  • 2022 – 96,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,551 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has temporary repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,551 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    11,551 miles
    Test number
    212148700562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail11,467 miles (+3,170)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,467 miles
    Test number
    822189431705
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass8,297 miles (+22)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    8,297 miles
    Test number
    551553157625
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail8,275 miles (+262)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,275 miles
    Test number
    197421763440
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure clamp insecure and mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi has temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail8,013 miles3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,013 miles
    Test number
    245184354563
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass4,085 km1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    4,085 km
    Test number
    454604894101
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail38,829 miles (+27,955)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,829 miles
    Test number
    963672559251
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass10,874 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    10,874 miles
    Test number
    709926637717
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body corroded within 30cm of rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS/OS Rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS Front of rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail10,874 miles (-85,250)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,874 miles
    Test number
    571406404434
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body corroded within 30cm of rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NS/OS Rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS Front of rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass96,124 miles (+5)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,124 miles
    Test number
    879836376944
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail96,119 miles1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,119 miles
    Test number
    223667458173
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass93,872 km (+158)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    93,872 km
    Test number
    939801933191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,714 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,714 km
    Test number
    967054225996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P433 DEP

Does P433 DEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P433 DEP is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P433 DEP?
The MOT on P433 DEP is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P433 DEP done?
P433 DEP was recorded at 11,551 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026.
Has P433 DEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P433 DEP has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on P433 DEP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P433 DEP find?
P433 DEP passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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