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

V43 VNVMOT history

V43 VNV is a blue and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 40,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2025
Mileage
40,535 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,935 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 VNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2025
Latest MOT test
16 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 VNV was last recorded at 40,535 miles on 16 May 2024, 625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,910 miles · 2 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
625 miles
Average per year
1,935 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 40,535 miles
  • 2021 – 39,910 miles
  • 2019 – 38,721 miles
  • 2018 – 37,520 miles
  • 2015 – 35,739 miles
  • 2014 – 35,018 miles
  • 2013 – 30,681 miles
  • 2012 – 26,221 miles
  • 2011 – 22,786 miles
  • 2010 – 18,258 miles
  • 2009 – 13,641 miles
  • 2008 – 9,612 miles
  • 2007 – 8,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,535 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover(s) perishing/deteriorated upper/lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover(s) perishing/deteriorated upper/lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Both sides top & bottom ball joints, little play u/l

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front tyre tread, lightly perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,535 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    40,535 miles
    Test number
    750380776106
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover(s) perishing/deteriorated upper/lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover(s) perishing/deteriorated upper/lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail40,535 miles (+625)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,535 miles
    Test number
    258442011735
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover(s) perishing/deteriorated upper/lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover(s) perishing/deteriorated upper/lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass39,910 miles (+118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    39,910 miles
    Test number
    863961898994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail39,792 miles (+1,071)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,792 miles
    Test number
    108850650269
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Oil residue at NSR and OSR shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF and OSF tyres perishing. Both over 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass38,721 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,721 miles
    Test number
    463286357929
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides top & bottom ball joints, little play u/l
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread, lightly perishing

  6. Fail38,627 miles (+1,107)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,627 miles
    Test number
    919505888832
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Both sides top & bottom ball joints, little play u/l
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread, lightly perishing

  7. Pass37,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,520 miles
    Test number
    439545889302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail37,518 miles (+1,779)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,518 miles
    Test number
    123126928695
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  9. Pass35,739 miles (+721)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,739 miles
    Test number
    466382025262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,018 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,018 miles
    Test number
    355302354415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,681 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    30,681 miles
    Test number
    276550193406
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leaks.................................

  12. Fail30,681 miles (+4,460)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,681 miles
    Test number
    398220693147
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leaks.................................

  13. Pass26,221 miles (+3,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,221 miles
    Test number
    547883592195
    • NoteAdvise new radiator/expansion tank cap .....poor fitting,likely to overheat..

  14. Pass22,786 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,786 miles
    Test number
    237759091467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,258 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    18,258 miles
    Test number
    492281800219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,641 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,641 miles
    Test number
    141618709221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,612 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    9,612 miles
    Test number
    113857288117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    8,045 miles
    Test number
    561733017270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V43 VNV

Does V43 VNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V43 VNV expired on 15 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V43 VNV?
The MOT on V43 VNV expired on 15 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V43 VNV done?
V43 VNV was recorded at 40,535 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2024, an average of 1,935 miles a year.
Has V43 VNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 VNV has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V43 VNV 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 V43 VNV find?
V43 VNV passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover(s) perishing/deteriorated upper/lower; offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover(s) perishing/deteriorated upper/lower; front lower oil leak, but not excessive.

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