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Rover Mini

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S73 DNHMOT history

S73 DNH is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 10 of 20 MOT tests, with 59,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
59,254 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
20
10 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 DNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 DNH was last recorded at 59,254 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,128 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
126 miles
Average per year
1,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,254 miles
  • 2024 – 59,128 miles
  • 2023 – 59,081 miles
  • 2022 – 59,080 miles
  • 2013 – 58,240 miles
  • 2012 – 56,604 miles
  • 2011 – 53,108 miles
  • 2009 – 52,903 miles
  • 2008 – 46,289 miles
  • 2007 – 39,426 miles
  • 2006 – 33,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,254 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,254 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    59,254 miles
    Test number
    832877010778
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass59,128 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    59,128 miles
    Test number
    734978744016
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail59,128 miles (+47)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,128 miles
    Test number
    805422659308
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass59,081 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,081 miles
    Test number
    289150784424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail59,080 miles (+840)2 dangerous12 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,080 miles
    Test number
    555930125562
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box holed

  6. Pass58,240 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,240 miles
    Test number
    948544673288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,604 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    56,604 miles
    Test number
    956003562280
    • NoteExhaust 'y' piece rusty
    • NoteO/s sill corroded

  8. Fail56,604 miles (+3,496)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,604 miles
    Test number
    476393462282
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

  9. Pass53,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    53,108 miles
    Test number
    895000421391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,108 miles (+205)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,108 miles
    Test number
    337458811341
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

  11. Pass52,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    52,903 miles
    Test number
    880340339345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,903 miles (+17)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,903 miles
    Test number
    174385129392
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail52,886 miles (+6,597)14 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,886 miles
    Test number
    334295859466
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteFront suspension bump stops missing.

  14. Pass46,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,289 miles
    Test number
    730037278227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,289 miles (+6,863)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,289 miles
    Test number
    300726768447
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureInner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass39,426 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,426 miles
    Test number
    301648967264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  17. Fail39,414 miles (+6)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,414 miles
    Test number
    263261667238
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  18. Fail39,408 miles (+5,768)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,408 miles
    Test number
    664550957274
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass33,640 miles (+354)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,640 miles
    Test number
    453221096123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome surface corrosion to rear subframe

  20. Fail33,286 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,286 miles
    Test number
    392748576179
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome surface corrosion of rear subframe

Questions about S73 DNH

Does S73 DNH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 DNH expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 DNH?
The MOT on S73 DNH expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 DNH done?
S73 DNH was recorded at 59,254 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 1,366 miles a year.
Has S73 DNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 DNH has failed 10 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S73 DNH 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 S73 DNH find?
S73 DNH passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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