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Rover Mini

White · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

X29 BUKMOT history

X29 BUK is a white petrol Rover Mini first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

X29 BUK white Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
85,299 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X29 BUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X29 BUK was last recorded at 85,299 miles on 11 May 2026, 422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,877 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
422 miles
Average per year
2,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,299 miles
  • 2025 – 84,877 miles
  • 2024 – 84,181 miles
  • 2020 – 83,492 miles
  • 2019 – 80,633 miles
  • 2018 – 77,882 miles
  • 2017 – 74,026 miles
  • 2016 – 70,186 miles
  • 2015 – 65,834 miles
  • 2014 – 62,999 miles
  • 2013 – 59,643 miles
  • 2012 – 55,773 miles
  • 2011 – 51,705 miles
  • 2010 – 46,787 miles
  • 2009 – 42,051 miles
  • 2008 – 37,512 miles
  • 2007 – 33,083 miles
  • 2006 – 28,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,299 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.

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,299 miles (+422)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    85,299 miles
    Test number
    897407801776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,877 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,877 miles
    Test number
    771273937507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,181 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,181 miles
    Test number
    394022083098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,492 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,492 miles
    Test number
    303666014920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,689 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    82,689 miles
    Test number
    846029529663
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail82,680 miles (+2,047)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,680 miles
    Test number
    377468828751
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel - front & rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel - front & rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass80,633 miles (+2,751)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,633 miles
    Test number
    603446763241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel/door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel/door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass77,882 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,882 miles
    Test number
    115903549425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel towards the rear (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside of boot floor (2.4.A.3)

  9. Fail77,861 miles (+3,835)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,861 miles
    Test number
    572038822508
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel towards the rear (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside of boot floor (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass74,026 miles (+3,840)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,026 miles
    Test number
    769975440889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - and perishing (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass70,186 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,186 miles
    Test number
    982907271106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,834 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,834 miles
    Test number
    978550355090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,999 miles
    Test number
    135212464482
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail62,999 miles (+3,356)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,999 miles
    Test number
    846832264010
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass59,643 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,643 miles
    Test number
    409510773040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail59,641 miles (+3,868)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,641 miles
    Test number
    426320773000
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass55,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,773 miles
    Test number
    129775572432
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail55,773 miles (+4,068)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,773 miles
    Test number
    716815472074
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass51,705 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,705 miles
    Test number
    739988861078
    • 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)

  20. Fail51,704 miles (+4,917)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,704 miles
    Test number
    469848461082
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass46,787 miles (+4,736)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,787 miles
    Test number
    654801960025
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  22. Pass42,051 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,051 miles
    Test number
    230996979002
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  23. Fail42,051 miles (+4,539)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,051 miles
    Test number
    801065779054
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass37,512 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,512 miles
    Test number
    181277878478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  25. Fail37,512 miles (+4,429)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,512 miles
    Test number
    591087078032
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  26. Pass33,083 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,083 miles
    Test number
    910844177087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    28,039 miles
    Test number
    513814636001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X29 BUK

Does X29 BUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X29 BUK is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X29 BUK?
The MOT on X29 BUK is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X29 BUK done?
X29 BUK was recorded at 85,299 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 2,825 miles a year.
Has X29 BUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X29 BUK has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on X29 BUK 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 X29 BUK find?
X29 BUK passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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