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Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,275 cc

R407 WNFMOT history

R407 WNF is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 19 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 30,413 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
30,413 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R407 WNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
19 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R407 WNF was last recorded at 30,413 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,398 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,413 miles
  • 2024 – 30,398 miles
  • 2022 – 30,158 miles
  • 2021 – 29,815 miles
  • 2020 – 29,698 miles
  • 2019 – 28,605 miles
  • 2018 – 24,967 miles
  • 2017 – 24,850 miles
  • 2016 – 24,290 miles
  • 2015 – 23,423 miles
  • 2014 – 23,333 miles
  • 2013 – 23,244 miles
  • 2012 – 22,774 miles
  • 2010 – 22,760 miles
  • 2008 – 22,653 miles
  • 2007 – 22,525 miles
  • 2006 – 21,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,413 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear tyre cut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,413 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    30,413 miles
    Test number
    746476625452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass30,398 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    30,398 miles
    Test number
    946614646075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,158 miles (+343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    30,158 miles
    Test number
    588451638389
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass29,815 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    29,815 miles
    Test number
    874964111742
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail29,795 miles (+97)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,795 miles
    Test number
    118131896477
    • MajorAll direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass29,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    29,698 miles
    Test number
    670264815683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail29,698 miles (+1,093)2 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,698 miles
    Test number
    882338790602
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass28,605 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    28,605 miles
    Test number
    818237261237
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cut

  9. Fail28,605 miles (+3,638)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,605 miles
    Test number
    318472940743
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cut

  10. Pass24,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    24,967 miles
    Test number
    367034492026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail24,954 miles (+104)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,954 miles
    Test number
    293938476430
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass24,850 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    24,850 miles
    Test number
    523663362390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,809 miles (+519)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,809 miles
    Test number
    443334673890
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow at centre section area.
    • AdvisoryWear in upper and lower N/S/F Ball joints.

  14. Pass24,290 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    24,290 miles
    Test number
    595267761202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,275 miles (+852)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,275 miles
    Test number
    192258607310
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow at front section area.
    • AdvisoryWear in all front suspension ball joints.

  16. Pass23,423 miles (+90)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,423 miles
    Test number
    167689765122
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass23,333 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,333 miles
    Test number
    218997774475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,244 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,244 miles
    Test number
    937433573008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,774 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,774 miles
    Test number
    688536142144
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail22,774 miles (+14)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,774 miles
    Test number
    869085542137
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass22,760 miles (+56)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,760 miles
    Test number
    350212950498
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail22,704 miles (+51)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,704 miles
    Test number
    370306220232
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass22,653 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,653 miles
    Test number
    354207718331
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail22,642 miles (+117)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,642 miles
    Test number
    524062218330
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass22,525 miles (+934)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,525 miles
    Test number
    341964607422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,591 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,591 miles
    Test number
    412082296116
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

  27. Pass21,591 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,591 miles
    Test number
    461812096182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail21,586 miles7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,586 miles
    Test number
    313427386106
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNoise on n/s/r brake and suspension on bounce test and presure h/draulic test

Questions about R407 WNF

Does R407 WNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R407 WNF is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R407 WNF?
The MOT on R407 WNF is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R407 WNF done?
R407 WNF was recorded at 30,413 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 448 miles a year.
Has R407 WNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R407 WNF has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on R407 WNF 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 R407 WNF find?
R407 WNF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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