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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

V54 SEVMOT history

V54 SEV is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 21 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 37,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2023
Mileage
37,606 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V54 SEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V54 SEV was last recorded at 37,606 miles on 22 Nov 2022, 772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2008: 21,537 miles, lower than 21,539 miles on 12 Jan 2007.

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
36,834 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
772 miles
Average per year
1,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 37,606 miles
  • 2021 – 36,834 miles
  • 2020 – 36,378 miles
  • 2019 – 35,011 miles
  • 2018 – 33,149 miles
  • 2017 – 30,479 miles
  • 2016 – 26,958 miles
  • 2015 – 24,711 miles
  • 2014 – 21,949 miles
  • 2013 – 21,540 miles
  • 2008 – 21,537 miles
  • 2007 – 21,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,606 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front registration plate damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front registration plate cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,606 miles (+772)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    37,606 miles
    Test number
    303311952537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    36,834 miles
    Test number
    737843578813
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play offside+nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail36,826 miles (+448)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,826 miles
    Test number
    253664816872
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play offside+nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass36,378 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    36,378 miles
    Test number
    908946816069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail36,377 miles (+1,366)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,377 miles
    Test number
    959761622546
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass35,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,011 miles
    Test number
    727697954774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,011 miles (+1,862)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,011 miles
    Test number
    652785313613
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass33,149 miles (+2,670)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    33,149 miles
    Test number
    538530465946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,479 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    30,479 miles
    Test number
    113759486118
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail30,479 miles (+3,521)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,479 miles
    Test number
    347276644524
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired doorstep (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement quadrant (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded doorstep (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower inner wheel arch holed and corroded but not within any prescribed areas

  11. Pass26,958 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    26,958 miles
    Test number
    547570326256
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked

  12. Fail26,951 miles (+2,240)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,951 miles
    Test number
    570081825138
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass24,711 miles (+2,762)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    24,711 miles
    Test number
    448873243328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,949 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    21,949 miles
    Test number
    889481924348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    21,540 miles
    Test number
    995452233365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail21,540 miles (+3)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,540 miles
    Test number
    426192433446
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass21,537 miles (-2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,537 miles
    Test number
    574823748091
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass21,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    21,539 miles
    Test number
    143262717487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V54 SEV

Does V54 SEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V54 SEV expired on 27 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V54 SEV?
The MOT on V54 SEV expired on 27 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V54 SEV done?
V54 SEV was recorded at 37,606 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2022, an average of 1,013 miles a year.
Has V54 SEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V54 SEV has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on V54 SEV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V54 SEV find?
V54 SEV passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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