Rover Mini
Multi-colour · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc
V79 FNUMOT history
V79 FNU is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 4 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,898 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 87,898 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 16 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,182 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V79 FNU
- 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
- 4 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V79 FNU was last recorded at 87,898 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 87,895 miles · 15 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 2,182 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,898 miles
- 2024 – 87,152 miles
- 2020 – 87,102 miles
- 2019 – 86,843 miles
- 2018 – 85,648 miles
- 2017 – 81,744 miles
- 2016 – 81,004 miles
- 2015 – 79,276 miles
- 2014 – 74,958 miles
- 2013 – 69,435 miles
- 2011 – 61,235 miles
- 2010 – 60,134 miles
- 2009 – 59,797 miles
- 2008 – 56,154 miles
- 2007 – 48,949 miles
- 2006 – 44,186 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,898 miles
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Near side rear tyre cracks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2018
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Full MOT history
28 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,898 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 87,898 miles
- Test number
- 969392809193
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail87,895 miles (+743)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,895 miles
- Test number
- 726750925236
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass87,152 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 87,152 miles
- Test number
- 151682572689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,102 miles (+110)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 87,102 miles
- Test number
- 209417901038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,992 miles (+48)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,992 miles
- Test number
- 608147848190
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail86,944 miles (+101)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,944 miles
- Test number
- 303199422065
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor
Pass86,843 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 86,843 miles
- Test number
- 660247034411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,834 miles (+1,186)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,834 miles
- Test number
- 651901802541
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass85,648 miles (+26)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 85,648 miles
- Test number
- 763747627706
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre cracks
Fail85,622 miles (+3,878)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,622 miles
- Test number
- 427114628063
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill small hole (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor area (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre cracks
Pass81,744 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 81,744 miles
- Test number
- 580987974047
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)
Fail81,744 miles (+740)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,744 miles
- Test number
- 790722420412
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (3.5.1i)
Pass81,004 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 81,004 miles
- Test number
- 968475479762
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear sills (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder body rust
- AdvisoryWipers small splits
Fail81,004 miles (+1,728)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,004 miles
- Test number
- 572030574218
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear sills (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder body rust
- AdvisoryWipers small splits
Pass79,276 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 79,276 miles
- Test number
- 189794135412
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWipers small splits
Fail79,276 miles (+4,318)1 failure1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,276 miles
- Test number
- 279333135011
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass74,958 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 74,958 miles
- Test number
- 666533154083
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteOil leak
Fail74,958 miles (+5,523)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,958 miles
- Test number
- 558180654055
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass69,435 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 69,435 miles
- Test number
- 706951253048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,432 miles (+8,197)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,432 miles
- Test number
- 827357233095
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass61,235 miles (+1,101)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 61,235 miles
- Test number
- 166041581130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,134 miles (+337)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 60,134 miles
- Test number
- 912518210137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass59,797 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 59,797 miles
- Test number
- 133908869184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,797 miles (+3,643)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,797 miles
- Test number
- 163098269101
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass56,154 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 56,154 miles
- Test number
- 394745288017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBrake binding on the n/s/r brake
Fail56,154 miles (+7,205)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,154 miles
- Test number
- 471950588018
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBrake binding on the n/s/r brake
Pass48,949 miles (+4,763)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 48,949 miles
- Test number
- 283372677429
- NoteOil leak
Pass44,186 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 44,186 miles
- Test number
- 873386756166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V79 FNU
- Does V79 FNU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V79 FNU is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V79 FNU?
- The MOT on V79 FNU is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V79 FNU done?
- V79 FNU was recorded at 87,898 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 2,182 miles a year.
- Has V79 FNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V79 FNU has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on V79 FNU 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 V79 FNU find?
- V79 FNU passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.
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