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

SWO 429MOT history

SWO 429 is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 29 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 77,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,160 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SWO 429
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SWO 429 was last recorded at 77,160 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,955 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,160 miles
  • 2025 – 76,955 miles
  • 2024 – 76,896 miles
  • 2023 – 76,834 miles
  • 2022 – 76,735 miles
  • 2021 – 76,595 miles
  • 2019 – 76,329 miles
  • 2018 – 76,173 miles
  • 2017 – 76,161 miles
  • 2016 – 75,525 miles
  • 2015 – 74,670 miles
  • 2014 – 73,974 miles
  • 2013 – 73,134 miles
  • 2012 – 72,184 miles
  • 2011 – 71,159 miles
  • 2010 – 69,263 miles
  • 2009 – 67,533 miles
  • 2008 – 63,599 miles
  • 2006 – 59,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,160 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass77,160 miles (+205)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,160 miles
    Test number
    775343910111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,955 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    76,955 miles
    Test number
    192715983515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail76,943 miles (+47)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,943 miles
    Test number
    271183263313
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass76,896 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,896 miles
    Test number
    863972271029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass76,834 miles (+99)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,834 miles
    Test number
    819813070995
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass76,735 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,735 miles
    Test number
    452467907413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,595 miles (+266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,595 miles
    Test number
    211158602310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn King pin play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass76,329 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,329 miles
    Test number
    734506251777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,173 miles
    Test number
    492250055806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Fail76,173 miles (+12)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,173 miles
    Test number
    712310771647
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass76,161 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,161 miles
    Test number
    210433406267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,525 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    263222963775
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail75,511 miles (+841)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,511 miles
    Test number
    328425390310
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass74,670 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,670 miles
    Test number
    396479295053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,974 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,974 miles
    Test number
    256476214467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,134 miles
    Test number
    726882713150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,134 miles (+950)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,134 miles
    Test number
    215020013114
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass72,184 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,184 miles
    Test number
    449060312139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,159 miles
    Test number
    368478301145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,159 miles (+1,896)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,159 miles
    Test number
    829488301184
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass69,263 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,263 miles
    Test number
    720148590033
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s spotlight not working

  22. Fail69,263 miles (+1,730)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,263 miles
    Test number
    121087990076
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s spotlight not working

  23. Pass67,533 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,533 miles
    Test number
    641543819100
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWater dripping from engin e during cat test but temperarure of engine ok

  24. Fail67,533 miles (+3,934)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,533 miles
    Test number
    691093119106
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWater dripping from engin e during cat test but temperarure of engine ok

  25. Pass63,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,599 miles
    Test number
    122887978059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,599 miles (+4,176)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,599 miles
    Test number
    313574878015
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass59,423 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    59,423 miles
    Test number
    851675346300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail59,420 miles7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,420 miles
    Test number
    422950946458
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about SWO 429

What vehicle is registration SWO 429 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SWO 429 on a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 29 May 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SWO 429 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SWO 429 is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on SWO 429?
The MOT on SWO 429 is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SWO 429 done?
SWO 429 was recorded at 77,160 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 901 miles a year.
Has SWO 429 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SWO 429 has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on SWO 429 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 SWO 429 find?
SWO 429 passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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