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Multi-colour · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

V51 HPOMOT history

V51 HPO is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 24 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 7,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

V51 HPO multi-colour Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
7,058 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 HPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 HPO was last recorded at 7,058 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 1,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2020: 1 miles, lower than 87,028 miles on 12 Aug 2013.

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
5,430 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 7,058 miles
  • 2025 – 5,430 miles
  • 2024 – 3,387 miles
  • 2023 – 1,871 miles
  • 2022 – 1,706 miles
  • 2021 – 1,154 miles
  • 2020 – 1 miles
  • 2013 – 87,028 miles
  • 2012 – 85,751 miles
  • 2011 – 84,482 miles
  • 2010 – 81,778 miles
  • 2009 – 79,578 miles
  • 2008 – 76,054 miles
  • 2007 – 63,436 miles
  • 2006 – 48,295 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass7,058 miles
  • AdvisoryTemporary o/s mirror and side repeaters fittedRecorded at 2 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.

  • Temporary side repeaters and mirrors fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass7,058 miles (+1,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    7,058 miles
    Test number
    730040028765
    • AdvisoryTemporary o/s mirror and side repeaters fitted
  2. Pass5,430 miles (+2,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    5,430 miles
    Test number
    563631288846
    • AdvisoryTemporary side repeaters and mirrors fitted
  3. Pass3,387 miles (+1,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    3,387 miles
    Test number
    766189919895
    • AdvisoryTemporary side repeaters and mirrors fitted
  4. Pass1,871 miles (+165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    1,871 miles
    Test number
    908974328493
    • AdvisoryTemporary side repeaters/ mirrors fitted/rear fog lamp
  5. Pass1,706 miles (+552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    1,706 miles
    Test number
    471143566720
    • AdvisoryTemporary o/s mirror and side repeaters fitted
  6. Pass1,154 miles (+1,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    1,154 miles
    Test number
    521497689935
    • AdvisoryTemp o/s mirror and side repeaters fitted
  7. Pass1 miles (-87,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    1 miles
    Test number
    390103075927
    • AdvisoryTemp o/s mirror fitted
    • AdvisoryTemp repeaters fitted
  8. Pass87,028 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,028 miles
    Test number
    728704823263
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront sub frame mountings showing signs of wear
  9. Fail87,028 miles (+1,277)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,028 miles
    Test number
    348174813296
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront sub frame mountings showing signs of wear
  10. Pass85,751 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    85,751 miles
    Test number
    399051422410
    • NoteFront sub frame mountings wearing
    • NoteOuter sills showing signs of corrosion
  11. Fail85,751 miles (+1,269)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,751 miles
    Test number
    487992312230
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront sub frame mountings wearing
    • NoteOuter sills showing signs of corrosion
  12. Pass84,482 miles (+2,704)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,482 miles
    Test number
    409722491149
    • NoteFront tyres getting low
    • NoteLight free play in ball joints
    • NoteLight free play in n/s/r raidus arm
    • NoteSome brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
  13. Pass81,778 miles (+2,200)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    81,778 miles
    Test number
    282736890188
    • NoteO/s/r tyre edge perished and lightly cracked
  14. Pass79,578 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,578 miles
    Test number
    472156909289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,572 miles (+3,518)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,572 miles
    Test number
    352121099150
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteLower sills to floor showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteO/s/r tyre edge starting to perish and crack
    • NoteWater in rear fog light
  16. Pass76,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,054 miles
    Test number
    663223518293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,054 miles (+12,618)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,054 miles
    Test number
    862732818278
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorrosion near side scuttle and pillar
  18. Pass63,436 miles (+15,141)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,436 miles
    Test number
    240342617207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,295 miles
    Test number
    140166516224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V51 HPO

Does V51 HPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V51 HPO is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V51 HPO?
The MOT on V51 HPO is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V51 HPO done?
V51 HPO was recorded at 7,058 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026.
Has V51 HPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 HPO has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on V51 HPO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V51 HPO find?
V51 HPO passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: temporary o/s mirror and side repeaters fitted.

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