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Multi-colour · Petrol · 1997 · 1,275 cc

P840 CFJMOT history

P840 CFJ is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 9 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 51,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
51,036 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P840 CFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
9 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P840 CFJ was last recorded at 51,036 miles on 12 May 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2015: 40,762 miles, lower than 40,796 miles on 12 Sept 2014.
  • 27 Jun 2017: 43,075 miles, lower than 73,070 miles on 19 Jun 2017.

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
51,014 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
1,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,036 miles
  • 2025 – 49,768 miles
  • 2024 – 49,359 miles
  • 2023 – 47,786 miles
  • 2022 – 47,727 miles
  • 2021 – 47,590 miles
  • 2020 – 47,411 miles
  • 2019 – 45,895 miles
  • 2018 – 44,304 miles
  • 2017 – 43,075 miles
  • 2015 – 40,762 miles
  • 2014 – 40,796 miles
  • 2013 – 36,124 miles
  • 2012 – 34,113 miles
  • 2011 – 33,271 miles
  • 2010 – 32,489 miles
  • 2009 – 31,667 miles
  • 2008 – 30,652 miles
  • 2007 – 29,383 miles
  • 2006 – 27,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,036 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,036 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    51,036 miles
    Test number
    225576614783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail51,014 miles (+1,246)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,014 miles
    Test number
    864517971510
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass49,768 miles (+409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    49,768 miles
    Test number
    239433075099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass49,359 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,359 miles
    Test number
    633479100265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,786 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    47,786 miles
    Test number
    959633358575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass47,727 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,727 miles
    Test number
    698383627033
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail47,705 miles (+115)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,705 miles
    Test number
    163680707729
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass47,590 miles (+179)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,590 miles
    Test number
    290195061993
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass47,411 miles (+1,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,411 miles
    Test number
    551991109617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass45,895 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,895 miles
    Test number
    960831761876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,304 miles (+1,229)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,304 miles
    Test number
    162328724966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,075 miles (-29,995)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,075 miles
    Test number
    709366554386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,070 miles (+32,308)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,070 miles
    Test number
    969257269409
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass40,762 miles (-34)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,762 miles
    Test number
    476391535942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,796 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,796 miles
    Test number
    408985154295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,791 miles (+4,667)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,791 miles
    Test number
    568945144237
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

  17. Pass36,124 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,124 miles
    Test number
    949776543097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,113 miles
    Test number
    736615242099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,113 miles (+842)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,113 miles
    Test number
    446835042097
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass33,271 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,271 miles
    Test number
    429262251049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,268 miles (+779)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,268 miles
    Test number
    565609011045
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth bottom a panels coroed
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteRound windscreen if rotten at bottom

  22. Pass32,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,489 miles
    Test number
    924790620052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,489 miles (+822)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,489 miles
    Test number
    584550520059
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass31,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,667 miles
    Test number
    674144219019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,667 miles (+1,015)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,667 miles
    Test number
    801842519046
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass30,652 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,652 miles
    Test number
    860057118059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,383 miles
    Test number
    832953727068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail29,383 miles (+1,745)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,383 miles
    Test number
    843912627046
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  29. Pass27,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    27,638 miles
    Test number
    611164826016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail27,638 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,638 miles
    Test number
    604343426015
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Questions about P840 CFJ

Does P840 CFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P840 CFJ is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on P840 CFJ?
The MOT on P840 CFJ is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P840 CFJ done?
P840 CFJ was recorded at 51,036 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 1,153 miles a year.
Has P840 CFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P840 CFJ has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on P840 CFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P840 CFJ find?
P840 CFJ passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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