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Green and White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

V31 DECMOT history

V31 DEC is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 59,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2023
Mileage
59,320 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 DEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 DEC was last recorded at 59,320 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 1,471 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Aug 2018: 57,405 miles, lower than 75,325 miles on 23 Aug 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,849 miles · 18 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
1,471 miles
Average per year
1,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 59,320 miles
  • 2021 – 57,849 miles
  • 2020 – 57,532 miles
  • 2019 – 57,527 miles
  • 2018 – 57,412 miles
  • 2017 – 75,325 miles
  • 2016 – 55,638 miles
  • 2015 – 52,544 miles
  • 2014 – 50,589 miles
  • 2013 – 50,358 miles
  • 2012 – 49,999 miles
  • 2011 – 49,271 miles
  • 2010 – 48,540 miles
  • 2009 – 44,659 miles
  • 2008 – 40,184 miles
  • 2007 – 35,548 miles
  • 2006 – 30,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,320 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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,320 miles (+1,471)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,320 miles
    Test number
    555761679012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass57,849 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,849 miles
    Test number
    216186615075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,532 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,532 miles
    Test number
    981755174485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,527 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,527 miles
    Test number
    195074447225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,521 miles (+109)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,521 miles
    Test number
    519443655161
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass57,412 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,412 miles
    Test number
    991971994664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,405 miles (-17,920)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,405 miles
    Test number
    496606418345
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass75,325 miles (+19,687)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    75,325 miles
    Test number
    365685660290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,638 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,638 miles
    Test number
    236903109173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail55,628 miles (+3,084)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,628 miles
    Test number
    365800591463
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail52,544 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,544 miles
    Test number
    545187895040
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass52,544 miles (+1,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,544 miles
    Test number
    918907095035
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass50,589 miles (+231)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    50,589 miles
    Test number
    198143464062
    • NoteDrivers seat belt buckle cover missing

  14. Pass50,358 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    50,358 miles
    Test number
    149331583014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  15. Fail50,356 miles (+357)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,356 miles
    Test number
    698582873095
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  16. Pass49,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,999 miles
    Test number
    686599172058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail49,998 miles (+727)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,998 miles
    Test number
    775139772086
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass49,271 miles (+9)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,271 miles
    Test number
    198634051485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteDrivers sun visor pivit worn
    • NoteNear side and off side front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

  19. Fail49,262 miles (+722)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,262 miles
    Test number
    537072151065
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteDrivers sun visor pivit worn
    • NoteNear side and off side front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

  20. Pass48,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,540 miles
    Test number
    980921460003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,540 miles (+3,881)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,540 miles
    Test number
    841261550073
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight corrosion in rear subframe

  22. Pass44,659 miles (+4,475)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,659 miles
    Test number
    151478559054
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside and nearside sills to floor pan slightly rusty

  23. Pass40,184 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,184 miles
    Test number
    440749048068
    • NoteBoth front floor pans dented
    • NoteMinim al clearance at front suspension and bump stops

  24. Fail40,184 miles (+4,636)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,184 miles
    Test number
    533809848095
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front floor pans dented
    • NoteMinim al clearance at front suspension and bump stops

  25. Pass35,548 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,548 miles
    Test number
    374283257029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteCorrosion in boot area not in precribed area
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perishing

  26. Fail35,548 miles (+4,664)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,548 miles
    Test number
    412353257079
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perishing
    • NoteCorrosion in boot area not in prescribed area

  27. Pass30,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,884 miles
    Test number
    662975746037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail30,884 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,884 miles
    Test number
    761024646095
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about V31 DEC

Does V31 DEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V31 DEC expired on 20 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V31 DEC?
The MOT on V31 DEC expired on 20 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V31 DEC done?
V31 DEC was recorded at 59,320 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022, an average of 1,696 miles a year.
Has V31 DEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 DEC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on V31 DEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V31 DEC find?
V31 DEC passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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