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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

V78 FNRMOT history

V78 FNR is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 8 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 52,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
52,123 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V78 FNR
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
8 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V78 FNR was last recorded at 52,123 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 1,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,379 miles · 21 Feb 2019
Between the last two tests
1,744 miles
Average per year
1,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,123 miles
  • 2019 – 50,379 miles
  • 2017 – 48,093 miles
  • 2016 – 47,961 miles
  • 2015 – 47,792 miles
  • 2013 – 47,779 miles
  • 2012 – 46,143 miles
  • 2011 – 43,591 miles
  • 2010 – 40,886 miles
  • 2009 – 37,230 miles
  • 2008 – 32,306 miles
  • 2007 – 29,251 miles
  • 2006 – 26,619 miles
  • 2005 – 24,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,123 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass52,123 miles (+1,744)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    52,123 miles
    Test number
    549371446821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,379 miles (+2,286)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    50,379 miles
    Test number
    317698277062
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread depth inner edge wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread depth wearing low & outer edge worn
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  3. Pass48,093 miles (+123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    48,093 miles
    Test number
    288718311717
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion several areas (6.1.B.2)
  4. Pass47,970 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,970 miles
    Test number
    672432626170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail47,961 miles (+169)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,961 miles
    Test number
    710636791071
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  6. Pass47,792 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    47,792 miles
    Test number
    426091195191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,779 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,779 miles
    Test number
    818435353202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail47,777 miles (+1,634)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,777 miles
    Test number
    319205433468
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  9. Pass46,143 miles (+2,552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,143 miles
    Test number
    108230732231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  10. Pass43,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    43,591 miles
    Test number
    776348131208
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Fail43,591 miles (+2,705)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,591 miles
    Test number
    206108031225
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass40,886 miles (+3,656)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    40,886 miles
    Test number
    343184310225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Pass37,230 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,230 miles
    Test number
    810774529252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,223 miles (+4,917)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,223 miles
    Test number
    231583129215
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  15. Pass32,306 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,306 miles
    Test number
    942532418219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,251 miles (+2,632)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,251 miles
    Test number
    943202747248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,619 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    26,619 miles
    Test number
    860479926230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    24,231 miles
    Test number
    653577635245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V78 FNR

Does V78 FNR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V78 FNR is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V78 FNR?
The MOT on V78 FNR is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V78 FNR done?
V78 FNR was recorded at 52,123 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 1,330 miles a year.
Has V78 FNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V78 FNR has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on V78 FNR 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 V78 FNR find?
V78 FNR passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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