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MINI Cooper Highgate

Brown · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

XOV 968MOT history

XOV 968 is a brown petrol MINI Cooper Highgate first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 72,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

XOV 968 brown MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,923 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XOV 968
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper Highgate
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

XOV 968 was last recorded at 72,923 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 1,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,566 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,357 miles
Average per year
3,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,923 miles
  • 2024 – 67,017 miles
  • 2023 – 62,542 miles
  • 2022 – 58,389 miles
  • 2021 – 54,671 miles
  • 2019 – 53,668 miles
  • 2018 – 51,681 miles
  • 2017 – 49,005 miles
  • 2016 – 45,301 miles
  • 2015 – 35,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,923 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.

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,923 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,923 miles
    Test number
    164069055796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    71,566 miles
    Test number
    484037016416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail71,566 miles (+4,549)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,566 miles
    Test number
    637385209173
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure arm rear bush bolt only just screwed in but not holding mount . (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass67,017 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,017 miles
    Test number
    670258233123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    62,542 miles
    Test number
    265178253041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,542 miles (+4,153)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,542 miles
    Test number
    274232247027
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  7. Pass58,389 miles (+3,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,389 miles
    Test number
    426838948929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass54,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,671 miles
    Test number
    668369932680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,671 miles (+1,003)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,671 miles
    Test number
    395328134688
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass53,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    310995366943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail53,668 miles (+1,987)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    857706904729
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass51,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,681 miles
    Test number
    642724871007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,681 miles (+2,676)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,681 miles
    Test number
    289283136428
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  14. Pass49,005 miles (+3,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,005 miles
    Test number
    459689013971
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre
  15. Pass45,301 miles (+9,780)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,301 miles
    Test number
    184746502731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,521 miles
    Test number
    628027275106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XOV 968

What vehicle is registration XOV 968 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XOV 968 on a brown petrol MINI Cooper Highgate first used on 29 Jun 2012. 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 XOV 968 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XOV 968 is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on XOV 968?
The MOT on XOV 968 is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XOV 968 done?
XOV 968 was recorded at 72,923 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,570 miles a year.
Has XOV 968 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XOV 968 has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on XOV 968 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 XOV 968 find?
XOV 968 passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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