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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

V686 DPNMOT history

V686 DPN is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 42,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
42,206 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V686 DPN
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
25 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V686 DPN was last recorded at 42,206 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,206 miles · 12 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,206 miles
  • 2025 – 42,102 miles
  • 2024 – 42,009 miles
  • 2023 – 41,881 miles
  • 2022 – 41,770 miles
  • 2021 – 41,539 miles
  • 2020 – 41,521 miles
  • 2019 – 41,454 miles
  • 2018 – 41,214 miles
  • 2017 – 41,131 miles
  • 2016 – 40,731 miles
  • 2015 – 40,700 miles
  • 2014 – 40,612 miles
  • 2013 – 40,586 miles
  • 2012 – 40,540 miles
  • 2010 – 40,049 miles
  • 2009 – 38,655 miles
  • 2008 – 37,798 miles
  • 2007 – 36,507 miles
  • 2006 – 35,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,206 miles
  • AdvisoryFlexi exhaust section in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,206 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    42,206 miles
    Test number
    341883887341
    • AdvisoryFlexi exhaust section in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail42,206 miles (+104)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,206 miles
    Test number
    814189628524
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFlexi exhaust section in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass42,102 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    42,102 miles
    Test number
    924877559220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,009 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    42,009 miles
    Test number
    957701537013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass41,881 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    41,881 miles
    Test number
    908745753244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass41,770 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    41,770 miles
    Test number
    255137028296
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail41,768 miles (+229)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,768 miles
    Test number
    646112146690
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass41,539 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    41,539 miles
    Test number
    887101885046
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  9. Pass41,521 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    41,521 miles
    Test number
    986305434444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,454 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    41,454 miles
    Test number
    440207292846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,214 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    41,214 miles
    Test number
    632679775017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,131 miles (+400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,131 miles
    Test number
    791906201759
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  13. Pass40,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,731 miles
    Test number
    220343829331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,729 miles (+29)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,729 miles
    Test number
    956098894961
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
  15. Pass40,700 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,700 miles
    Test number
    145703765189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,612 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,612 miles
    Test number
    816348364180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,586 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,586 miles
    Test number
    498031043189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  18. Pass40,540 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,540 miles
    Test number
    295349152439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,049 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,049 miles
    Test number
    432620460207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,655 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    38,655 miles
    Test number
    800113679179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail38,628 miles (+830)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,628 miles
    Test number
    814932519185
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  22. Pass37,798 miles (+1,291)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,798 miles
    Test number
    494632318185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,507 miles
    Test number
    252980717489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,507 miles (+800)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,507 miles
    Test number
    280499407162
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
  25. Pass35,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    35,707 miles
    Test number
    164458816157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V686 DPN

Does V686 DPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V686 DPN is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V686 DPN?
The MOT on V686 DPN is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V686 DPN done?
V686 DPN was recorded at 42,206 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 323 miles a year.
Has V686 DPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V686 DPN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V686 DPN 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 V686 DPN find?
V686 DPN passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: flexi exhaust section in poor condition; front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside; oil leak, but not excessive.

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