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Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

V688 EAPMOT history

V688 EAP is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 13 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2023
Mileage
80,118 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V688 EAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V688 EAP was last recorded at 80,118 miles on 12 Apr 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Apr 2014: 52,915 miles, lower than 59,747 miles on 12 Apr 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
80,112 miles · 11 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,118 miles
  • 2021 – 79,633 miles
  • 2020 – 78,491 miles
  • 2019 – 76,858 miles
  • 2018 – 74,666 miles
  • 2017 – 71,627 miles
  • 2016 – 68,339 miles
  • 2015 – 65,144 miles
  • 2014 – 52,915 miles
  • 2013 – 59,747 miles
  • 2012 – 56,114 miles
  • 2011 – 52,336 miles
  • 2010 – 47,979 miles
  • 2009 – 46,734 miles
  • 2008 – 41,970 miles
  • 2006 – 32,239 miles
  • 2005 – 26,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,118 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,118 miles (+6)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,118 miles
    Test number
    185462978945
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail80,112 miles (+6)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,112 miles
    Test number
    157111002747
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail80,106 miles (+473)2 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,106 miles
    Test number
    367341835923
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery box (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass79,633 miles (+1,142)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    79,633 miles
    Test number
    358020662103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Pass78,491 miles (+241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    78,491 miles
    Test number
    464002433381
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail78,250 miles (+1,392)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,250 miles
    Test number
    902289911058
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass76,858 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    76,858 miles
    Test number
    828192735566
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail76,852 miles (+2,186)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,852 miles
    Test number
    722438504720
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,666 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,666 miles
    Test number
    486492064276
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail74,659 miles (+3,032)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,659 miles
    Test number
    960417655034
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass71,627 miles (+3,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,627 miles
    Test number
    771908642976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass68,339 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,339 miles
    Test number
    123938395919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail68,328 miles (+3,184)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,328 miles
    Test number
    466092391567
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass65,144 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,144 miles
    Test number
    159783485075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail65,138 miles (+12,223)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,138 miles
    Test number
    925952385062
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass52,915 miles (-6,832)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,915 miles
    Test number
    678377094069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass59,747 miles (+3,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,747 miles
    Test number
    365692303151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass56,114 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,114 miles
    Test number
    238890592040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,104 miles (+3,768)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,104 miles
    Test number
    236729482049
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  20. Pass52,336 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,336 miles
    Test number
    179895901177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,979 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    47,979 miles
    Test number
    820105470029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Fail47,979 miles (+1,245)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,979 miles
    Test number
    721234370092
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass46,734 miles (+4,764)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,734 miles
    Test number
    512918999032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,970 miles (+9,731)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,970 miles
    Test number
    663937308179
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass32,239 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    32,239 miles
    Test number
    434528706458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    26,876 miles
    Test number
    853667105388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V688 EAP

Does V688 EAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V688 EAP expired on 15 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V688 EAP?
The MOT on V688 EAP expired on 15 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V688 EAP done?
V688 EAP was recorded at 80,118 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2022, an average of 3,239 miles a year.
Has V688 EAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V688 EAP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V688 EAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V688 EAP find?
V688 EAP passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2022 with 10 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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