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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

V656 FGHMOT history

V656 FGH is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 11,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2026
Mileage
11,650 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V656 FGH
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V656 FGH was last recorded at 11,650 miles on 7 Apr 2025, 148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
11,502 miles · 3 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
148 miles
Average per year
452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 11,650 miles
  • 2024 – 11,502 miles
  • 2023 – 11,130 miles
  • 2021 – 10,926 miles
  • 2020 – 10,693 miles
  • 2019 – 8,760 miles
  • 2018 – 8,678 miles
  • 2017 – 8,459 miles
  • 2016 – 8,163 miles
  • 2015 – 8,002 miles
  • 2013 – 7,779 miles
  • 2010 – 7,317 miles
  • 2009 – 6,072 miles
  • 2008 – 5,627 miles
  • 2007 – 4,387 miles
  • 2006 – 2,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,650 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass11,650 miles (+148)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    11,650 miles
    Test number
    744127823321
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass11,502 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    11,502 miles
    Test number
    810586776295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass11,130 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    11,130 miles
    Test number
    280649331682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail11,129 miles (+203)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,129 miles
    Test number
    104098936671
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass10,926 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    10,926 miles
    Test number
    473076574294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass10,693 miles (+1,933)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    10,693 miles
    Test number
    980418634717
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass8,760 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    8,760 miles
    Test number
    253423239021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass8,678 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    8,678 miles
    Test number
    512354722425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass8,459 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    8,459 miles
    Test number
    185051669827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass8,163 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    8,163 miles
    Test number
    248329920692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass8,002 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    8,002 miles
    Test number
    336075135139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass7,779 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    7,779 miles
    Test number
    238675703409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass7,317 miles (+1,245)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    7,317 miles
    Test number
    834577310378
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass6,072 miles (+31)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    6,072 miles
    Test number
    680465659210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight bulge on nearside front tyre on outer wall

  15. Pass6,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    6,041 miles
    Test number
    533093529094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail6,041 miles (+414)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,041 miles
    Test number
    100383029440
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass5,627 miles (+1,240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    5,627 miles
    Test number
    442212328051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass4,387 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    4,387 miles
    Test number
    284470817023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass2,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    2,967 miles
    Test number
    652405726074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V656 FGH

Does V656 FGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V656 FGH expired on 6 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V656 FGH?
The MOT on V656 FGH expired on 6 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V656 FGH done?
V656 FGH was recorded at 11,650 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2025, an average of 452 miles a year.
Has V656 FGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V656 FGH has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on V656 FGH 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 V656 FGH find?
V656 FGH passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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