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Multi-colour · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

X438 HETMOT history

X438 HET is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 27 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 49,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

X438 HET multi-colour Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
49,915 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X438 HET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X438 HET was last recorded at 49,915 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,915 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,915 miles
  • 2024 – 49,899 miles
  • 2023 – 49,782 miles
  • 2020 – 49,730 miles
  • 2014 – 49,462 miles
  • 2012 – 49,112 miles
  • 2010 – 48,828 miles
  • 2009 – 48,311 miles
  • 2008 – 47,422 miles
  • 2007 – 46,311 miles
  • 2006 – 45,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,915 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    49,915 miles
    Test number
    437602972752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,915 miles (+16)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,915 miles
    Test number
    341646910075
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass49,899 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    49,899 miles
    Test number
    330060462657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,782 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    49,782 miles
    Test number
    366816537995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,730 miles
    Test number
    469916312706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail49,730 miles (+268)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,730 miles
    Test number
    283971756181
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
  7. Pass49,462 miles (+350)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,462 miles
    Test number
    807574084124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,112 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,112 miles
    Test number
    759336042142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,110 miles (+282)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,110 miles
    Test number
    686462642174
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOff side front tyre presure low.
    • NoteSlight corrosion floor panells
    • NoteSlight corrosion in rear subframe
  10. Pass48,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,828 miles
    Test number
    692378840342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,828 miles (+517)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,828 miles
    Test number
    701458140372
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  12. Pass48,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    48,311 miles
    Test number
    812497019335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,311 miles (+889)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,311 miles
    Test number
    194257819387
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  14. Pass47,422 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,422 miles
    Test number
    984423088217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,311 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,311 miles
    Test number
    623277577200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,843 miles
    Test number
    121441576269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X438 HET

Does X438 HET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X438 HET is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X438 HET?
The MOT on X438 HET is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X438 HET done?
X438 HET was recorded at 49,915 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 208 miles a year.
Has X438 HET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X438 HET has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X438 HET 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 X438 HET find?
X438 HET passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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