Rover Mini
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc
V85 GFGMOT history
V85 GFG is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 16 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 51,091 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 51,091 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,117 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V85 GFG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 16 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V85 GFG was last recorded at 51,091 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 51,091 miles · 23 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,117 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 51,091 miles
- 2025 – 50,498 miles
- 2024 – 49,742 miles
- 2023 – 49,734 miles
- 2022 – 49,337 miles
- 2021 – 48,875 miles
- 2020 – 46,350 miles
- 2019 – 42,930 miles
- 2018 – 39,929 miles
- 2017 – 37,896 miles
- 2016 – 35,664 miles
- 2015 – 33,869 miles
- 2014 – 31,942 miles
- 2013 – 27,152 miles
- 2012 – 25,135 miles
- 2011 – 22,804 miles
- 2010 – 21,270 miles
- 2009 – 18,465 miles
- 2008 – 16,086 miles
- 2007 – 12,916 miles
- 2006 – 9,072 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,091 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front tie bar bent.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Outer body sill rust.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leaks.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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025
Headlamp beam converters fitted
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Inner wheel arch repair plate not completed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,091 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 51,091 miles
- Test number
- 554087189708
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tie bar bent.
- AdvisoryNearside Outer body sill rust.
- AdvisoryOil leaks.
Fail51,091 miles (+593)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,091 miles
- Test number
- 769442985554
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tie bar bent.
- AdvisoryNearside Outer body sill rust.
- AdvisoryOil leaks.
Pass50,498 miles (+756)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 50,498 miles
- Test number
- 209336458185
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroding
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam converters fitted
Pass49,742 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 49,742 miles
- Test number
- 741747664192
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam converters fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch repair plate not completed
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail49,742 miles (+8)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,742 miles
- Test number
- 939259230682
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Negative battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification Plate repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification Plate repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam converters fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch repair plate not completed
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail49,734 miles (+397)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,734 miles
- Test number
- 358174413619
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam converters fitted
Pass49,337 miles (+462)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 49,337 miles
- Test number
- 788983177767
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam converters fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Lower door sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass48,875 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 48,875 miles
- Test number
- 908281654092
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam converters fitted
Fail48,868 miles (+256)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,868 miles
- Test number
- 274362455934
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront of nearside outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam converters fitted
Pass48,612 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 48,612 miles
- Test number
- 980031426001
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion
Fail48,612 miles (+2,262)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,612 miles
- Test number
- 986111119544
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder body surface corrosion
Pass46,350 miles (+3,420)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 46,350 miles
- Test number
- 458091932476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,930 miles (+3,001)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2020
- Odometer
- 42,930 miles
- Test number
- 591748881036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,929 miles (+2,033)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2019
- Odometer
- 39,929 miles
- Test number
- 684140394209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,896 miles (+221)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 37,896 miles
- Test number
- 988374027765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,675 miles (+2,011)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 37,675 miles
- Test number
- 215811012739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,664 miles (+1,795)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 35,664 miles
- Test number
- 318349864776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,869 miles (+1,927)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 33,869 miles
- Test number
- 225993685012
- NoteSlight corrosion on rear sub-frame
Pass31,942 miles (+4,790)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 31,942 miles
- Test number
- 879919074048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,152 miles (+2,017)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 27,152 miles
- Test number
- 908833093070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,135 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 25,135 miles
- Test number
- 277599272068
- NoteOil leak
Fail25,134 miles (+2,330)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,134 miles
- Test number
- 818459172025
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass22,804 miles (+1,534)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 22,804 miles
- Test number
- 799389581067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front outer sill corroded
- NoteOffside front outer sill corroded
- NoteOffside rear outer sill corroded
Pass21,270 miles (+2,805)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 21,270 miles
- Test number
- 870529100156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,465 miles (+2,379)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 18,465 miles
- Test number
- 613491299017
- NoteOffside & Nearside sun visors drop down.
Pass16,086 miles (+3,170)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 16,086 miles
- Test number
- 430107488072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,916 miles (+3,844)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 12,916 miles
- Test number
- 853514597021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,072 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 9,072 miles
- Test number
- 652959676050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V85 GFG
- Does V85 GFG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V85 GFG is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V85 GFG?
- The MOT on V85 GFG is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V85 GFG done?
- V85 GFG was recorded at 51,091 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 2,117 miles a year.
- Has V85 GFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V85 GFG has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V85 GFG 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 V85 GFG find?
- V85 GFG passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tie bar bent.; nearside outer body sill rust., and 1 more.
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