Rover Mini
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc
R201 FAFMOT history
R201 FAF is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 27 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 28,057 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 28,057 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 330 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R201 FAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R201 FAF was last recorded at 28,057 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 27,556 miles · 2 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 501 miles
- Average per year
- 330 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 28,057 miles
- 2025 – 27,556 miles
- 2024 – 26,926 miles
- 2023 – 26,404 miles
- 2022 – 26,358 miles
- 2021 – 26,297 miles
- 2020 – 26,146 miles
- 2019 – 25,955 miles
- 2018 – 25,696 miles
- 2017 – 25,435 miles
- 2016 – 25,195 miles
- 2015 – 24,853 miles
- 2014 – 24,533 miles
- 2013 – 24,167 miles
- 2012 – 23,827 miles
- 2011 – 23,483 miles
- 2010 – 23,246 miles
- 2009 – 22,799 miles
- 2008 – 22,463 miles
- 2007 – 22,028 miles
- 2006 – 21,361 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass28,057 miles (+501)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 28,057 miles
- Test number
- 504280160543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,556 miles (+630)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 27,556 miles
- Test number
- 246037449933
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,926 miles (+522)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 26,926 miles
- Test number
- 289843763950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,404 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 26,404 miles
- Test number
- 373067068848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,358 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2023
- Odometer
- 26,358 miles
- Test number
- 379052093167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,297 miles (+151)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 26,297 miles
- Test number
- 371830214647
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi damaged
- AdvisorySlight bind on offside rear brake
- AdvisorySlight play in all front ball joints
Pass26,146 miles (+191)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 26,146 miles
- Test number
- 303470135846
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi joint damaged
Pass25,955 miles (+259)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 25,955 miles
- Test number
- 292051895739
- AdvisorySlight play front ball joints
Pass25,696 miles (+261)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 25,696 miles
- Test number
- 544064877292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,435 miles (+240)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 25,435 miles
- Test number
- 973952021163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,195 miles (+342)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 25,195 miles
- Test number
- 479920492299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 24,853 miles
- Test number
- 278714985072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,853 miles (+320)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,853 miles
- Test number
- 776924385083
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass24,533 miles (+366)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 24,533 miles
- Test number
- 327917194034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,167 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,167 miles
- Test number
- 709148393080
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass24,167 miles (+340)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 24,167 miles
- Test number
- 905278693029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 23,827 miles
- Test number
- 839443192029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,827 miles (+344)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,827 miles
- Test number
- 747693792082
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass23,483 miles (+237)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 23,483 miles
- Test number
- 316808891011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,246 miles (+447)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 23,246 miles
- Test number
- 410186390019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,799 miles (+336)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 22,799 miles
- Test number
- 132396599469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,463 miles (+435)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 22,463 miles
- Test number
- 570008198051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 22,028 miles
- Test number
- 434719187084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,028 miles (+667)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,028 miles
- Test number
- 114969687434
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass21,361 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 21,361 miles
- Test number
- 100009676089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,361 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,361 miles
- Test number
- 160049576066
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about R201 FAF
- Does R201 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R201 FAF is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R201 FAF?
- The MOT on R201 FAF is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R201 FAF done?
- R201 FAF was recorded at 28,057 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 330 miles a year.
- Has R201 FAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R201 FAF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2015.
- Has the mileage on R201 FAF 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 R201 FAF find?
- R201 FAF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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