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Multi-colour · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

R129 XOAMOT history

R129 XOA is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 24 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 61,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,368 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R129 XOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R129 XOA was last recorded at 61,368 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2022: 60,471 miles, lower than 66,440 miles on 22 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
60,926 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
442 miles
Average per year
740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,368 miles
  • 2025 – 60,926 miles
  • 2023 – 60,550 miles
  • 2022 – 60,471 miles
  • 2020 – 60,367 miles
  • 2019 – 60,298 miles
  • 2018 – 60,107 miles
  • 2017 – 59,854 miles
  • 2016 – 59,405 miles
  • 2015 – 58,791 miles
  • 2014 – 58,513 miles
  • 2013 – 57,940 miles
  • 2012 – 57,579 miles
  • 2011 – 56,570 miles
  • 2010 – 55,945 miles
  • 2009 – 54,800 miles
  • 2008 – 53,660 miles
  • 2007 – 51,590 miles
  • 2006 – 50,016 miles
  • 2005 – 46,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,368 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,368 miles (+442)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,368 miles
    Test number
    924335989833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,926 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    60,926 miles
    Test number
    233711049237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass60,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,550 miles
    Test number
    219564206599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail60,550 miles (+79)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,550 miles
    Test number
    207340272681
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,471 miles
    Test number
    856439245846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail60,471 miles (-5,969)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,471 miles
    Test number
    136749091392
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass66,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,440 miles
    Test number
    705734412414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail66,440 miles (+6,073)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,440 miles
    Test number
    761083177431
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass60,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    60,367 miles
    Test number
    906607347060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail60,367 miles (+69)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,367 miles
    Test number
    298798704521
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass60,298 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    797498007007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail60,298 miles (+191)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    712465244850
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass60,107 miles (+253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,107 miles
    Test number
    889124512518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass59,854 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    59,854 miles
    Test number
    241689495213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Fail59,854 miles (+449)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,854 miles
    Test number
    171586055998
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass59,405 miles (+614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,405 miles
    Test number
    948975446730
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat has been modified to suit drivers disability

  17. Fail58,791 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,791 miles
    Test number
    346097255146
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass58,791 miles (+278)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,791 miles
    Test number
    987747755124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,513 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,513 miles
    Test number
    525806584111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,940 miles (+361)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,940 miles
    Test number
    195213073139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,579 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,579 miles
    Test number
    818760072104
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Fail57,493 miles (+923)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,493 miles
    Test number
    349806962146
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  23. Pass56,570 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,570 miles
    Test number
    588892771168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,945 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,945 miles
    Test number
    553929060122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,800 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,800 miles
    Test number
    312719669187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,660 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,660 miles
    Test number
    361658768136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail51,590 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,590 miles
    Test number
    573189067101
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSlight play all swivel joints

  28. Pass51,590 miles (+1,574)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,590 miles
    Test number
    673079767152
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteSlight play all swivel joints

  29. Pass50,016 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,016 miles
    Test number
    291917256110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail50,000 miles (+3,970)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,000 miles
    Test number
    203856656492
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

  31. Pass46,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    46,030 miles
    Test number
    264374775463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail46,030 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,030 miles
    Test number
    424244675174
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Questions about R129 XOA

Does R129 XOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R129 XOA is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R129 XOA?
The MOT on R129 XOA is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R129 XOA done?
R129 XOA was recorded at 61,368 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 740 miles a year.
Has R129 XOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R129 XOA has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on R129 XOA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R129 XOA find?
R129 XOA passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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