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Rover Mini

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,270 cc

P487 DEPMOT history

P487 DEP is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 1,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2026
Mileage
1,590 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P487 DEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,270 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P487 DEP was last recorded at 1,590 miles on 26 Jun 2025, 383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
1,207 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
383 miles
Average per year
294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 1,590 miles
  • 2024 – 1,207 miles
  • 2023 – 884 miles
  • 2022 – 316 miles
  • 2021 – 293 miles
  • 2020 – 135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass1,590 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass1,590 miles (+383)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    1,590 miles
    Test number
    891236828379
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass1,207 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    1,207 miles
    Test number
    319448557138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass884 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    884 miles
    Test number
    315927054503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass316 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    316 miles
    Test number
    571273550834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail316 miles (+23)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    316 miles
    Test number
    484028683210
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass293 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    293 miles
    Test number
    665542770040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    135 miles
    Test number
    125748445653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P487 DEP

Does P487 DEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P487 DEP expired on 25 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P487 DEP?
The MOT on P487 DEP expired on 25 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P487 DEP done?
P487 DEP was recorded at 1,590 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2025, an average of 294 miles a year.
Has P487 DEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P487 DEP has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on P487 DEP 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 P487 DEP find?
P487 DEP passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2025 with 6 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 3 more.

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