Rover Mini
Green and Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc
V71 FCLMOT history
V71 FCL is a green and gold petrol Rover Mini first used on 9 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 24,236 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 24,236 mi
- At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 442 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V71 FCL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Green and Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Apr 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
V71 FCL was last recorded at 24,236 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 24,026 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 210 miles
- Average per year
- 442 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 24,236 miles
- 2025 – 24,026 miles
- 2024 – 23,948 miles
- 2023 – 23,800 miles
- 2022 – 23,750 miles
- 2019 – 23,496 miles
- 2018 – 23,086 miles
- 2017 – 22,709 miles
- 2016 – 22,047 miles
- 2014 – 21,645 miles
- 2012 – 19,784 miles
- 2011 – 18,339 miles
- 2008 – 17,413 miles
- 2007 – 16,644 miles
- 2006 – 15,418 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail24,236 miles
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail24,236 miles (+210)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,236 miles
- Test number
- 379382778628
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass24,026 miles (+78)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 24,026 miles
- Test number
- 875682362898
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass23,948 miles (+148)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- 23,948 miles
- Test number
- 128140371968
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass23,800 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2024
- Odometer
- 23,800 miles
- Test number
- 505974939003
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail23,800 miles (+50)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,800 miles
- Test number
- 120553981927
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail23,750 miles (+254)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,750 miles
- Test number
- 231955938742
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass23,496 miles (+410)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 23,496 miles
- Test number
- 351007767060
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has bulge starting to form outer sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass23,086 miles (+377)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 23,086 miles
- Test number
- 596359387025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,709 miles (+662)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 22,709 miles
- Test number
- 579563934700
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight noise
Pass22,047 miles (+402)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 22,047 miles
- Test number
- 401732793905
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight noise
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing slight noise
Pass21,645 miles (+1,861)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 21,645 miles
- Test number
- 525534974293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,784 miles (+1,445)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 19,784 miles
- Test number
- 318929952466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,339 miles (+926)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 18,339 miles
- Test number
- 137544791069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,413 miles (+769)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 17,413 miles
- Test number
- 402513208265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,644 miles (+1,226)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 16,644 miles
- Test number
- 932952007276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,418 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 15,418 miles
- Test number
- 251749996404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail15,409 miles (+69)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,409 miles
- Test number
- 450645496113
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureVehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Fail15,340 miles8 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,340 miles
- Test number
- 693576176024
- FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)
- NoteBattery cable insecure
Questions about V71 FCL
- Does V71 FCL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V71 FCL expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V71 FCL?
- The MOT on V71 FCL expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V71 FCL done?
- V71 FCL was recorded at 24,236 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 442 miles a year.
- Has V71 FCL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V71 FCL has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on V71 FCL 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 V71 FCL find?
- V71 FCL failed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.
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