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Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,275 cc

P751 BPLMOT history

P751 BPL is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 28 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 56,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2025
Mileage
56,701 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P751 BPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P751 BPL was last recorded at 56,701 miles on 17 Sept 2024, 275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,426 miles · 6 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
275 miles
Average per year
1,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 56,701 miles
  • 2023 – 56,426 miles
  • 2022 – 55,533 miles
  • 2021 – 55,491 miles
  • 2019 – 54,003 miles
  • 2018 – 52,121 miles
  • 2013 – 47,142 miles
  • 2012 – 38,338 miles
  • 2011 – 34,470 miles
  • 2010 – 25,606 miles
  • 2009 – 25,569 miles
  • 2008 – 25,469 miles
  • 2007 – 25,261 miles
  • 2006 – 22,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,701 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,701 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    56,701 miles
    Test number
    711408065718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,426 miles (+893)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,426 miles
    Test number
    445790036932
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass55,533 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    55,533 miles
    Test number
    956010849529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front pairdrop mopunt
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail55,491 miles (+1,488)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,491 miles
    Test number
    810255180451
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front backing plate missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front side repeater lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame slight corrosion

  5. Pass54,003 miles (+1,882)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,003 miles
    Test number
    257426678700
    • AdvisoryFront front bushes on both front tie rods incorrect or over tightened
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions unstable
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOuter sills stitch welded

  6. Pass52,121 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,121 miles
    Test number
    982162278485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,115 miles (+6)1 dangerous10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,115 miles
    Test number
    439212968668
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  8. Fail52,109 miles (+4,967)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,109 miles
    Test number
    625668448317
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

  9. Pass47,142 miles (+8,804)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,142 miles
    Test number
    889140643173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass38,338 miles (+3,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,338 miles
    Test number
    419302362004
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail34,470 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,470 miles
    Test number
    738412531033
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly wron

  12. Pass34,470 miles (+8,864)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,470 miles
    Test number
    757172031085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly wron

  13. Pass25,606 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,606 miles
    Test number
    102423330093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,569 miles (+100)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,569 miles
    Test number
    174869829080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,469 miles (+208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,469 miles
    Test number
    591531038063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass25,261 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,261 miles
    Test number
    593721837090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,260 miles (+2,799)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,260 miles
    Test number
    564489727013
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

  18. Pass22,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    22,461 miles
    Test number
    272662536070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P751 BPL

Does P751 BPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P751 BPL expired on 16 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P751 BPL?
The MOT on P751 BPL expired on 16 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P751 BPL done?
P751 BPL was recorded at 56,701 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2024, an average of 1,838 miles a year.
Has P751 BPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P751 BPL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on P751 BPL 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 P751 BPL find?
P751 BPL passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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