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Rover Mini

Blue and Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

X79 DNHMOT history

X79 DNH is a blue and silver petrol Rover Mini first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 65,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

X79 DNH blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
65,828 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X79 DNH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X79 DNH was last recorded at 65,828 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 1,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,341 miles · 7 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,487 miles
Average per year
2,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,828 miles
  • 2024 – 64,341 miles
  • 2023 – 61,662 miles
  • 2022 – 57,251 miles
  • 2021 – 52,032 miles
  • 2020 – 49,534 miles
  • 2019 – 47,818 miles
  • 2017 – 47,700 miles
  • 2015 – 46,298 miles
  • 2013 – 42,478 miles
  • 2012 – 39,112 miles
  • 2011 – 35,349 miles
  • 2010 – 32,338 miles
  • 2009 – 30,013 miles
  • 2008 – 27,387 miles
  • 2007 – 24,779 miles
  • 2006 – 21,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,828 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,828 miles (+1,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    65,828 miles
    Test number
    938954322416
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass64,341 miles (+2,679)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    64,341 miles
    Test number
    181094929623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass61,662 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    61,662 miles
    Test number
    922369668098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,251 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    57,251 miles
    Test number
    281218881371
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail57,245 miles (+5,213)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,245 miles
    Test number
    790472285059
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass52,032 miles (+2,498)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,032 miles
    Test number
    937078151555
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass49,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    49,534 miles
    Test number
    232126559023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,534 miles (+1,716)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,534 miles
    Test number
    777109925250
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass47,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,818 miles
    Test number
    630954763463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,818 miles (+118)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,818 miles
    Test number
    509665486616
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass47,700 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    47,700 miles
    Test number
    959223146122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,298 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,298 miles
    Test number
    387149790864
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail46,287 miles (+629)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,287 miles
    Test number
    365357271641
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass45,658 miles (+3,180)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,658 miles
    Test number
    117395405443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass42,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,478 miles
    Test number
    905642803388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail42,478 miles (+3,366)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,478 miles
    Test number
    186571503390
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass39,112 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,112 miles
    Test number
    646836102301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Fail39,065 miles (+3,716)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,065 miles
    Test number
    506857992221
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass35,349 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    35,349 miles
    Test number
    747246401368
    • NoteNearsde front brake disc inner surface partially corroded

  20. Fail35,329 miles (+2,991)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    449855301421
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearsde front brake disc inner surface partially corroded

  21. Pass32,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,338 miles
    Test number
    810882910340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,338 miles (+2,325)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,338 miles
    Test number
    410212010359
    • FailureFront Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass30,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,013 miles
    Test number
    561234419331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,013 miles (+2,626)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,013 miles
    Test number
    672324019396
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  25. Pass27,387 miles (+2,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,387 miles
    Test number
    131402158256
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass24,779 miles (+35)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,779 miles
    Test number
    191831057207
    • NoteFront exhaust thin and corroded
    • NotePlay in Offside front wheel bearing

  27. Fail24,744 miles (+3,258)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,744 miles
    Test number
    384309747447
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront exhaust thin and corroded

  28. Pass21,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,486 miles
    Test number
    342907446205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X79 DNH

Does X79 DNH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X79 DNH is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X79 DNH?
The MOT on X79 DNH is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X79 DNH done?
X79 DNH was recorded at 65,828 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 2,219 miles a year.
Has X79 DNH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X79 DNH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on X79 DNH 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 X79 DNH find?
X79 DNH passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: central front upper oil leak, but not excessive.

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