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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

V68 DPGMOT history

V68 DPG is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 77,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2023
Mileage
77,547 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2022
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V68 DPG
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
29 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V68 DPG was last recorded at 77,547 miles on 2 Mar 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,546 miles · 17 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 77,547 miles
  • 2020 – 76,923 miles
  • 2018 – 73,557 miles
  • 2016 – 73,025 miles
  • 2015 – 72,036 miles
  • 2014 – 70,317 miles
  • 2013 – 66,234 miles
  • 2012 – 65,984 miles
  • 2011 – 63,092 miles
  • 2008 – 55,828 miles
  • 2007 – 51,245 miles
  • 2006 – 43,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,547 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,547 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,547 miles
    Test number
    888667632811
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,546 miles (+623)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,546 miles
    Test number
    523763771821
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,923 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,923 miles
    Test number
    843875181180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail76,923 miles (+3,366)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,923 miles
    Test number
    717423290438
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,557 miles
    Test number
    277937746523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,549 miles (+524)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,549 miles
    Test number
    665188806615
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working side repeator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass73,025 miles (+989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,025 miles
    Test number
    770627104806
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Pass72,036 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,036 miles
    Test number
    869344595120
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  9. Fail72,036 miles (+1,719)1 dangerous9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,036 miles
    Test number
    446584385180
    • DangerousOffside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass70,317 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,317 miles
    Test number
    598638674103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,234 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,234 miles
    Test number
    785025273104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,984 miles (+2,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,984 miles
    Test number
    266307472162
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass63,092 miles (+7,264)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,092 miles
    Test number
    767137851119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,828 miles (+70)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,828 miles
    Test number
    520398108277
    • NoteFront brake hoses seem slightly twisted.

  15. Fail55,758 miles (+4,513)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,758 miles
    Test number
    224896178164
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass51,245 miles (+7,776)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,245 miles
    Test number
    692501187131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,469 miles
    Test number
    164138356144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V68 DPG

Does V68 DPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V68 DPG expired on 1 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V68 DPG?
The MOT on V68 DPG expired on 1 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V68 DPG done?
V68 DPG was recorded at 77,547 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2022, an average of 2,166 miles a year.
Has V68 DPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V68 DPG has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on V68 DPG 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 V68 DPG find?
V68 DPG passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / inner flitch; oil leak, but not excessive.

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