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Rover Mini

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

1988 SSMOT history

1988 SS is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 15 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 45,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

1988 SS 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 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
45,580 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1988 SS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1988 SS was last recorded at 45,580 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2007: 38,813 miles, lower than 88,809 miles on 12 May 2007.

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
45,580 miles · 17 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,580 miles
  • 2025 – 45,156 miles
  • 2023 – 45,139 miles
  • 2022 – 45,112 miles
  • 2020 – 45,090 miles
  • 2019 – 45,074 miles
  • 2018 – 44,993 miles
  • 2017 – 44,864 miles
  • 2010 – 43,521 miles
  • 2009 – 42,219 miles
  • 2008 – 40,881 miles
  • 2007 – 38,815 miles
  • 2006 – 36,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,580 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Headlamp dip beam patterns poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass45,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    45,580 miles
    Test number
    185016436138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail45,580 miles (+424)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,580 miles
    Test number
    808119470271
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  3. Pass45,156 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    45,156 miles
    Test number
    909222160427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,139 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,139 miles
    Test number
    495212183544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,112 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    45,112 miles
    Test number
    237911398036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,090 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,090 miles
    Test number
    139399259376
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door shut to to outer sill corroded under alloy trim
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass45,074 miles (+81)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,074 miles
    Test number
    925563911179
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp dip beam pattern poor

  8. Pass44,993 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,993 miles
    Test number
    319761670752
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp dip beam patterns poor

  9. Fail44,986 miles (+16)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,986 miles
    Test number
    346258013051
    • MajorBrake valve inadequately mounted both rear wheel cylinder clips incorrectly fitted (1.1.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trumpet ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp dip beam patterns poor

  10. Fail44,970 miles (+106)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,970 miles
    Test number
    849906825722
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass44,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,864 miles
    Test number
    120268683967
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail44,864 miles (+1,343)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,864 miles
    Test number
    393593422310
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass43,521 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,521 miles
    Test number
    141046120153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,219 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,219 miles
    Test number
    254814139166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,881 miles (+2,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    40,881 miles
    Test number
    424070618138
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass38,815 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,815 miles
    Test number
    632257637117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail38,813 miles (-49,996)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,813 miles
    Test number
    422276437124
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Fail88,809 miles (+52,234)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,809 miles
    Test number
    432892437192
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass36,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,575 miles
    Test number
    813327716172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail36,575 miles9 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,575 miles
    Test number
    424257616186
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cut across tread but is not exposing cords

Questions about 1988 SS

What vehicle is registration 1988 SS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1988 SS on a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 15 Jun 2000. 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 1988 SS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1988 SS is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1988 SS?
The MOT on 1988 SS is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1988 SS done?
1988 SS was recorded at 45,580 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 445 miles a year.
Has 1988 SS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1988 SS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 1988 SS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 1988 SS find?
1988 SS passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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