MINI
Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 998 cc
R293 GPTMOT history
R293 GPT is a grey petrol MINI first used on 9 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 24,978 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 24,978 mi
- At MOT on 27 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 12
- 7 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R293 GPT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 9 Sept 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
R293 GPT was last recorded at 24,978 miles on 27 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Jul 2016: 60,049 miles, lower than 96,643 miles on 14 Jul 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 60,049 miles · 23 Jul 2016
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 24,978 miles
- 2016 – 60,049 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass24,978 miles
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
12 tests since 8 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass24,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 24,978 miles
- Test number
- 978335044227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,496 km (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 99,496 km
- Test number
- 178327291530
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail99,483 km (+666)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,483 km
- Test number
- 978540106828
- DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing teardrop mounting missing at front of subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass98,817 km (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 98,817 km
- Test number
- 250073742314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,814 km (+1,783)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,814 km
- Test number
- 900657715312
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass97,031 km (+126)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 97,031 km
- Test number
- 877059258520
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,905 km (+141)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,905 km
- Test number
- 456931836939
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass96,764 km
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 96,764 km
- Test number
- 754699471974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,764 km3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,764 km
- Test number
- 138066895958
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryN/s/f steering rack end has slight play
Pass60,049 miles (-36,594)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 60,049 miles
- Test number
- 992622767071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,643 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 96,643 miles
- Test number
- 684641864353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,643 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,643 miles
- Test number
- 575173347970
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint and lower (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about R293 GPT
- Does R293 GPT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R293 GPT expired on 26 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R293 GPT?
- The MOT on R293 GPT expired on 26 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R293 GPT done?
- R293 GPT was recorded at 24,978 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2024.
- Has R293 GPT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R293 GPT has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on R293 GPT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R293 GPT find?
- R293 GPT passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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