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Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

V42 JLSMOT history

V42 JLS is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 7 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 47,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

V42 JLS red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2023
Mileage
47,391 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 JLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 JLS was last recorded at 47,391 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,182 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
209 miles
Average per year
792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 47,391 miles
  • 2021 – 47,182 miles
  • 2020 – 47,120 miles
  • 2019 – 45,867 miles
  • 2018 – 44,415 miles
  • 2017 – 42,634 miles
  • 2016 – 42,630 miles
  • 2008 – 40,378 miles
  • 2007 – 39,445 miles
  • 2006 – 34,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,391 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.

  • Emissions not tested

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,391 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,391 miles
    Test number
    937621914691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    47,182 miles
    Test number
    339992451711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail47,182 miles (+62)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,182 miles
    Test number
    207751707857
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass47,120 miles (+1,253)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,120 miles
    Test number
    449575737119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,867 miles
    Test number
    818064212329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail45,867 miles (+1,452)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,867 miles
    Test number
    815537000481
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure not attached to pivot pin (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake slack adjuster incorrectly installed pivot pin not secured in place with split pin (1.1.18 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect has no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass44,415 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,415 miles
    Test number
    602673192178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,353 miles (+1,719)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,353 miles
    Test number
    428220997207
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose at centre section
  9. Pass42,634 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,634 miles
    Test number
    802730602884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,630 miles
    Test number
    798248298593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    834575700009
    • DangerousNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront panel that radiotor and front grill bolt on to corroded
    • NoteFront window frame corroded at bottom of window and top of front wings
    • NoteNearside front sill has small hole caused by corrossion this is not structural but corrossion may spread
    • NoteRear boot frloor pan has severe corrossion and is just withun the legal limuts
  12. Pass40,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,378 miles
    Test number
    720516488151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,378 miles (+933)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,378 miles
    Test number
    253915688450
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass39,445 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,445 miles
    Test number
    574182577187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,423 miles (+5,335)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,423 miles
    Test number
    104456867179
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
  16. Pass34,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,088 miles
    Test number
    563687926075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,088 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,088 miles
    Test number
    824625826010
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about V42 JLS

Does V42 JLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V42 JLS expired on 14 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V42 JLS?
The MOT on V42 JLS expired on 14 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V42 JLS done?
V42 JLS was recorded at 47,391 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 792 miles a year.
Has V42 JLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 JLS has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V42 JLS 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 V42 JLS find?
V42 JLS passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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