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Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 1,275 cc

P970 EALMOT history

P970 EAL is a silver petrol Rover Mini first used on 14 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 7,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2023
Mileage
7,816 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
190 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P970 EAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
14 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P970 EAL was last recorded at 7,816 miles on 1 Dec 2022, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
7,775 miles · 9 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
41 miles
Average per year
190 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 7,816 miles
  • 2021 – 7,775 miles
  • 2020 – 7,721 miles
  • 2019 – 7,545 miles
  • 2018 – 7,082 miles
  • 2017 – 6,821 miles
  • 2016 – 6,704 miles
  • 2015 – 6,532 miles
  • 2014 – 6,299 miles
  • 2013 – 6,148 miles
  • 2012 – 5,904 miles
  • 2011 – 5,695 miles
  • 2010 – 5,510 miles
  • 2009 – 5,307 miles
  • 2008 – 5,174 miles
  • 2007 – 4,952 miles
  • 2006 – 4,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,816 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion around offside rear jacking point/floor
  • AdvisoryOffside front head lamp aim poor

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 headlamp aim poor

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both front floors corroded around jacking points

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight play in offside front upper ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,816 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    7,816 miles
    Test number
    741422123419
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around offside rear jacking point/floor
    • AdvisoryOffside front head lamp aim poor

  2. Pass7,775 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    7,775 miles
    Test number
    498322986135
    • AdvisoryPassenger washer jet partially blocked

  3. Pass7,721 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    7,721 miles
    Test number
    708926532701
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp aim poor

  4. Fail7,711 miles (+166)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,711 miles
    Test number
    942594106893
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around servo mounting area
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp aim poor

  5. Pass7,545 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    7,545 miles
    Test number
    717170671636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail7,513 miles (+431)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,513 miles
    Test number
    541221434651
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/wheel arch around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack gaiters heavily perished
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around offside front jacking point/floor
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp aim poor
    • AdvisoryOffside front track rod end gaiter damaged

  7. Pass7,082 miles (+261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    7,082 miles
    Test number
    128933718796
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to underbody areas, rear subframe covered with underseal
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill corroded around jacking point
    • AdvisorySlight perishing/cracking to both rear tyres
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front upper suspension ball joints

  8. Pass6,821 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    6,821 miles
    Test number
    403810341998
    • AdvisoryBoth front floors corroded around jacking points
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front upper ball joint

  9. Fail6,819 miles (+115)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,819 miles
    Test number
    985068900063
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt noisey
    • AdvisoryBoth front floors corroded around jacking points
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front upper ball joint

  10. Pass6,704 miles (+172)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    6,704 miles
    Test number
    652348357751
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer cracked
    • AdvisoryFront jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal perrished
    • AdvisorySlight play in both n/s/f ball joints
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s/f upper ball joint

  11. Pass6,532 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    6,532 miles
    Test number
    626064277196
    • AdvisorySlight play in all front ball joints
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both outer sills
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear sub-frame

  12. Fail6,532 miles (+233)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,532 miles
    Test number
    874691610152
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySlight play in all front ball joints
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both outer sills
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear sub-frame

  13. Pass6,299 miles (+151)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    6,299 miles
    Test number
    216849384261
    • NoteExhaust front pipe corroded and damaged by grounding
    • NoteNearside front bottom ball joint has slight play
    • NoteOffside front top ball joint has slight play

  14. Pass6,148 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    6,148 miles
    Test number
    506107183274
    • NoteExhaust front pipe corroded,damged to flexible joint
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front lower ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in offside front upper ball joint
    • NoteUnderseal applied to underbody

  15. Fail6,148 miles (+244)1 dangerous2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,148 miles
    Test number
    245977083216
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe corroded,damged to flexible joint
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front lower ball joint
    • NoteSlight play in offside front upper ball joint
    • NoteUnderseal applied to underbody

  16. Pass5,904 miles (+209)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    5,904 miles
    Test number
    789491692290
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth sills holed at front

  17. Pass5,695 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    5,695 miles
    Test number
    927794691255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail5,695 miles (+185)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,695 miles
    Test number
    365663891247
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass5,510 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    5,510 miles
    Test number
    224110600323
    • NoteBoth front headlamp aims close to acceptable limit.
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges(offside front on 2mm)
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  20. Fail5,510 miles (+203)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,510 miles
    Test number
    574249590243
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteBoth front headlamp aims close to acceptable limit.
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges(offside front on 2mm)
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  21. Pass5,307 miles (+133)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    5,307 miles
    Test number
    240516689209
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded,not yet excessive
    • NoteHeavy corrosion to exhaust front pipe,not yet leaking
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front upper ball joint.
    • NoteSlight play in offside front upper ball joint

  22. Pass5,174 miles (+222)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    5,174 miles
    Test number
    982408508312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth side outer sills light corrosion
    • NoteOsf tyre scrubbed inner edge

  23. Pass4,952 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    4,952 miles
    Test number
    382481597478
    • NoteSlight play in both front bottom ball joints
    • NoteSlight wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

  24. Fail4,952 miles (+194)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,952 miles
    Test number
    251070397242
    • FailureOffside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in both front bottom ball joints
    • NoteSlight wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

  25. Pass4,758 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    4,758 miles
    Test number
    801145186228
    • NoteO/s/r footbrake effort slightly low(minimum effiency ok time of test)
    • NoteSlight play in both front bottom ball joints
    • NoteSlight wear to o/s/f tyre on inner edge

Questions about P970 EAL

Does P970 EAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P970 EAL expired on 17 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P970 EAL?
The MOT on P970 EAL expired on 17 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P970 EAL done?
P970 EAL was recorded at 7,816 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2022, an average of 190 miles a year.
Has P970 EAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P970 EAL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on P970 EAL 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 P970 EAL find?
P970 EAL passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: corrosion around offside rear jacking point/floor; offside front head lamp aim poor.

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