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Rover Mini

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

VRU 299MOT history

VRU 299 is a grey petrol Rover Mini first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 39,173 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
39,173 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VRU 299
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VRU 299 was last recorded at 39,173 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 860 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,313 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
860 miles
Average per year
1,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,173 miles
  • 2025 – 38,313 miles
  • 2024 – 37,485 miles
  • 2023 – 36,336 miles
  • 2022 – 35,492 miles
  • 2021 – 34,177 miles
  • 2020 – 32,826 miles
  • 2018 – 30,393 miles
  • 2017 – 27,337 miles
  • 2016 – 22,661 miles
  • 2015 – 22,447 miles
  • 2014 – 20,104 miles
  • 2013 – 17,788 miles
  • 2010 – 17,626 miles
  • 2009 – 17,333 miles
  • 2008 – 16,979 miles
  • 2007 – 16,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,173 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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,173 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    39,173 miles
    Test number
    665778565157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,313 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    38,313 miles
    Test number
    527367874643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,485 miles (+1,149)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    37,485 miles
    Test number
    735688341801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,336 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    36,336 miles
    Test number
    649872338428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,492 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    35,492 miles
    Test number
    230561527478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,177 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    34,177 miles
    Test number
    681528110592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,826 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    32,826 miles
    Test number
    683906686033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,393 miles (+3,056)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    30,393 miles
    Test number
    627749545674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,337 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    27,337 miles
    Test number
    750413741224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,661 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    22,661 miles
    Test number
    958244570844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,447 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    22,447 miles
    Test number
    529609845046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,104 miles (+2,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    20,104 miles
    Test number
    256900454047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass17,788 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    17,788 miles
    Test number
    785630963003
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail17,788 miles (+162)1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,788 miles
    Test number
    786477453085
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass17,626 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    17,626 miles
    Test number
    614278510204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,333 miles (+354)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,333 miles
    Test number
    211753479427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass16,979 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,979 miles
    Test number
    580249078155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,685 miles
    Test number
    200749477408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,685 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,685 miles
    Test number
    963202877185
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about VRU 299

What vehicle is registration VRU 299 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VRU 299 on a grey petrol Rover Mini first used on 5 Mar 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VRU 299 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VRU 299 is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on VRU 299?
The MOT on VRU 299 is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VRU 299 done?
VRU 299 was recorded at 39,173 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 1,194 miles a year.
Has VRU 299 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VRU 299 has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2013.
Has the mileage on VRU 299 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 VRU 299 find?
VRU 299 passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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