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Green and White · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

V87 EPAMOT history

V87 EPA is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 4 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 58,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

V87 EPA green Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
58,268 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V87 EPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V87 EPA was last recorded at 58,268 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,247 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,268 miles
  • 2025 – 58,047 miles
  • 2024 – 57,996 miles
  • 2023 – 57,900 miles
  • 2022 – 57,884 miles
  • 2020 – 57,879 miles
  • 2019 – 57,715 miles
  • 2018 – 57,425 miles
  • 2017 – 57,106 miles
  • 2016 – 56,526 miles
  • 2015 – 56,442 miles
  • 2014 – 56,005 miles
  • 2013 – 55,522 miles
  • 2012 – 55,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,268 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,268 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    58,268 miles
    Test number
    227850889904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,247 miles (+200)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,247 miles
    Test number
    457201362068
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn teardrop mount top bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  3. Pass58,047 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    58,047 miles
    Test number
    193695751709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,996 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,996 miles
    Test number
    967343424514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,900 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    57,900 miles
    Test number
    249075099810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,884 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    57,884 miles
    Test number
    746530454170
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass57,879 miles (+164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,879 miles
    Test number
    458593821294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass57,715 miles (+290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,715 miles
    Test number
    727018074028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass57,425 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,425 miles
    Test number
    529922430523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,106 miles (+580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,106 miles
    Test number
    509913353747
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass56,526 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,526 miles
    Test number
    711079376720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,504 miles (+62)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,504 miles
    Test number
    571169360075
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Fail56,442 miles (+437)10 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,442 miles
    Test number
    633943552668
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion subframe (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear boot floor
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates still have plastic film over them so there non reflective
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass56,005 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    56,005 miles
    Test number
    986745634334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,522 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,522 miles
    Test number
    579575343329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,207 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,207 miles
    Test number
    648943162340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSrs lamp illuminated

  17. Fail55,207 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,207 miles
    Test number
    496182162315
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSrs lamp illuminated

Questions about V87 EPA

Does V87 EPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V87 EPA is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V87 EPA?
The MOT on V87 EPA is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V87 EPA done?
V87 EPA was recorded at 58,268 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 224 miles a year.
Has V87 EPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V87 EPA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V87 EPA 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 V87 EPA find?
V87 EPA passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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