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Rover Mini

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

V73 HFJMOT history

V73 HFJ is a silver petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2022.

V73 HFJ silver Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2023
Mileage
72,600 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2022
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V73 HFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V73 HFJ was last recorded at 72,600 miles on 13 Apr 2022, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,594 miles · 30 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 72,600 miles
  • 2021 – 71,548 miles
  • 2020 – 71,534 miles
  • 2019 – 67,099 miles
  • 2018 – 65,817 miles
  • 2017 – 64,439 miles
  • 2016 – 64,089 miles
  • 2013 – 63,409 miles
  • 2012 – 60,265 miles
  • 2011 – 54,785 miles
  • 2010 – 50,045 miles
  • 2009 – 46,787 miles
  • 2007 – 44,822 miles
  • 2006 – 38,221 miles
  • 2005 – 28,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,600 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFloor sills and inner wings corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,600 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    72,600 miles
    Test number
    850875608874
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor sills and inner wings corroded

  2. Fail72,594 miles (+1,046)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,594 miles
    Test number
    938894021008
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFloor sills and inner wings corroded

  3. Pass71,548 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,548 miles
    Test number
    370027550300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail71,534 miles (+4,435)12 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,534 miles
    Test number
    484912742755
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trumpet (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,099 miles (+1,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,099 miles
    Test number
    236834313478
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion to inner rear valance

  6. Pass65,817 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,817 miles
    Test number
    123601541519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,439 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    983827392236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,438 miles (+349)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,438 miles
    Test number
    391846076619
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both sills (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by corrosion underside (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion a pillars (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureSteering component damaged and unserviceable Steering extremely heavy. (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

  9. Pass64,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,089 miles
    Test number
    162787822348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,089 miles (+680)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,089 miles
    Test number
    433835058858
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/ floor holed (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass63,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,409 miles
    Test number
    428673623180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,409 miles (+3,144)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,409 miles
    Test number
    955621823146
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass60,265 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,265 miles
    Test number
    917851052086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,260 miles (+5,475)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,260 miles
    Test number
    517096342045
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass54,785 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,785 miles
    Test number
    975029941042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,780 miles (+4,735)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,780 miles
    Test number
    327815441041
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  17. Pass50,045 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,045 miles
    Test number
    872005230065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,040 miles (+3,253)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,040 miles
    Test number
    333282530007
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass46,787 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,787 miles
    Test number
    893422889030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,776 miles (+1,954)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,776 miles
    Test number
    922828679061
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass44,822 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,822 miles
    Test number
    510161117302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to min limits on inner edges. advise steering check

  22. Fail44,822 miles (+6,601)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,822 miles
    Test number
    902980417398
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn close to min limits on inner edges. advise steering check

  23. Pass38,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,221 miles
    Test number
    123294106321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,221 miles (+9,588)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,221 miles
    Test number
    491713606407
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  25. Pass28,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    28,633 miles
    Test number
    574092925375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V73 HFJ

Does V73 HFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V73 HFJ expired on 15 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V73 HFJ?
The MOT on V73 HFJ 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 V73 HFJ done?
V73 HFJ was recorded at 72,600 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2022, an average of 2,681 miles a year.
Has V73 HFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V73 HFJ has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V73 HFJ 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 V73 HFJ find?
V73 HFJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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