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Rover Mini

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

X443 FDLMOT history

X443 FDL is a black petrol Rover Mini first used on 27 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 89,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

X443 FDL black Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
89,525 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X443 FDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X443 FDL was last recorded at 89,525 miles on 12 May 2026, 234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2017: 87,549 miles, lower than 87,845 miles on 18 Sept 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,291 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
234 miles
Average per year
3,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,525 miles
  • 2025 – 89,291 miles
  • 2024 – 89,102 miles
  • 2023 – 89,000 miles
  • 2022 – 88,796 miles
  • 2021 – 88,641 miles
  • 2020 – 88,586 miles
  • 2018 – 88,430 miles
  • 2017 – 87,549 miles
  • 2016 – 87,686 miles
  • 2015 – 87,513 miles
  • 2014 – 87,274 miles
  • 2013 – 86,785 miles
  • 2012 – 86,727 miles
  • 2011 – 75,912 miles
  • 2010 – 66,984 miles
  • 2009 – 57,583 miles
  • 2008 – 47,063 miles
  • 2007 – 37,460 miles
  • 2006 – 29,580 miles
  • 2005 – 17,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,525 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,525 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,525 miles
    Test number
    163440527039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,291 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,291 miles
    Test number
    734175803642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,102 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,102 miles
    Test number
    548709109634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,000 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    89,000 miles
    Test number
    563463047969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass88,796 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    88,796 miles
    Test number
    701578418751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,641 miles (+55)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,641 miles
    Test number
    673092365443
    • MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides rack boots are perished and cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly out of shape

  7. Pass88,586 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    88,586 miles
    Test number
    451374734213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,430 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,430 miles
    Test number
    273346831120
    • AdvisoryBoth front constant velocity joint boots perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres splitting and perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth reverse light inoperative
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox misted with oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Registration plate light inoperative
    • AdvisorySlight damage to brake pipe front to rear

  9. Fail88,430 miles (+881)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,430 miles
    Test number
    793498418746
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front constant velocity joint boots perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres splitting and perishing
    • AdvisoryBoth reverse light inoperative
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox misted with oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Registration plate light inoperative
    • AdvisorySlight damage to brake pipe front to rear

  10. Pass87,549 miles (-296)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,549 miles
    Test number
    908687388069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,845 miles (+159)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,845 miles
    Test number
    641593819882
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

  12. Pass87,686 miles (+173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,686 miles
    Test number
    993693667336
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Pass87,513 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,513 miles
    Test number
    446777127324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,506 miles (+232)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,506 miles
    Test number
    950608330400
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass87,274 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,274 miles
    Test number
    606858184248
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroding/front arches

  16. Fail87,274 miles (+489)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,274 miles
    Test number
    658298684266
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroding/front arches

  17. Pass86,785 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,785 miles
    Test number
    397516353273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,769 miles (+42)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,769 miles
    Test number
    196413353236
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Fail86,727 miles (+10,815)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,727 miles
    Test number
    837842422354
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/door slightly corroded .interrior mirror missing .exhaust slightly corroded

  20. Pass75,912 miles (+4)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,912 miles
    Test number
    919729321382
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracked around the tread and side wall
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail75,908 miles (+8,924)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,908 miles
    Test number
    259568821374
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracked around the tread and side wall
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass66,984 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,984 miles
    Test number
    610084230378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,976 miles (+9,393)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,976 miles
    Test number
    901900230343
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Fail57,583 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,583 miles
    Test number
    443141259425
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • NoteNear and offside front lower suspension track control arm ball joints worn

  25. Pass57,583 miles (+10,520)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,583 miles
    Test number
    602021159390
    • NoteNear and offside front lower suspension track control arm ball joints worn

  26. Pass47,063 miles (+9,603)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,063 miles
    Test number
    460436438376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,460 miles (+7,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    37,460 miles
    Test number
    772880947376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Pass29,580 miles (+11,981)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    29,580 miles
    Test number
    174903896269
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyre walls slightly perished
    • NoteN/s head light loose

  29. Pass17,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    17,599 miles
    Test number
    401287995245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X443 FDL

Does X443 FDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X443 FDL is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X443 FDL?
The MOT on X443 FDL is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X443 FDL done?
X443 FDL was recorded at 89,525 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 3,500 miles a year.
Has X443 FDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X443 FDL has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on X443 FDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X443 FDL find?
X443 FDL passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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