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Rover Mini

Multi-colour · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

V69 DPGMOT history

V69 DPG is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 20 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2026
Mileage
71,266 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V69 DPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V69 DPG was last recorded at 71,266 miles on 6 Aug 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jan 2016: 70,165 miles, lower than 70,764 miles on 18 Dec 2015.

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
71,259 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 71,266 miles
  • 2024 – 71,259 miles
  • 2023 – 71,227 miles
  • 2022 – 71,226 miles
  • 2021 – 71,225 miles
  • 2019 – 71,214 miles
  • 2018 – 71,084 miles
  • 2017 – 70,888 miles
  • 2016 – 70,666 miles
  • 2015 – 70,764 miles
  • 2009 – 69,376 miles
  • 2008 – 65,581 miles
  • 2007 – 57,487 miles
  • 2006 – 48,140 miles
  • 2005 – 43,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,266 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.

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,266 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,266 miles
    Test number
    851573045507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,259 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    71,259 miles
    Test number
    561355136205
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills / floor corroded and NSR inner sill / floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,227 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,227 miles
    Test number
    195015185515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,226 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    71,226 miles
    Test number
    947186363995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,225 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,225 miles
    Test number
    121103750280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front pear drop mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass71,214 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,214 miles
    Test number
    626053942867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,084 miles (+196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    71,084 miles
    Test number
    218346824787
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,888 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,888 miles
    Test number
    533094684989
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail70,887 miles (+221)5 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,887 miles
    Test number
    789591331712
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass70,666 miles (+500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,666 miles
    Test number
    643650246615
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to crack and perish slightly in-between tread blocks
    • AdvisoryNearside rear radius arm movement is stiffer than offside rear.

  11. Pass70,166 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,166 miles
    Test number
    583864623539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,165 miles (-599)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    918408726995
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Fail70,764 miles (+1,388)14 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,764 miles
    Test number
    107291515401
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure battery wire (1.9.2a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  14. Pass69,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    69,376 miles
    Test number
    304333699255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,376 miles (+3,795)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,376 miles
    Test number
    572813199265
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass65,581 miles (+8,094)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    65,581 miles
    Test number
    353396398258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,487 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,487 miles
    Test number
    324050817332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,356 miles (+9,216)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,356 miles
    Test number
    893001207325
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass48,140 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    48,140 miles
    Test number
    232574116289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,139 miles (+4,864)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,139 miles
    Test number
    501629806241
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s front door corroded. +general corrosion to under body+ doors and wings
    • NoteO/s+n/s front upper+lower swivelsslight play

  21. Pass43,275 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    43,275 miles
    Test number
    742461515207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail43,274 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,274 miles
    Test number
    741839405287
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteN/s sun visor not locking up

Questions about V69 DPG

Does V69 DPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V69 DPG expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V69 DPG?
The MOT on V69 DPG expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V69 DPG done?
V69 DPG was recorded at 71,266 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2025, an average of 1,398 miles a year.
Has V69 DPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V69 DPG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on V69 DPG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V69 DPG find?
V69 DPG passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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