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Rover Mini

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

53 PSMOT history

53 PS is a purple petrol Rover Mini first used on 24 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 52,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
52,746 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
53 PS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

53 PS was last recorded at 52,746 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,746 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,746 miles
  • 2025 – 52,677 miles
  • 2024 – 52,586 miles
  • 2023 – 52,542 miles
  • 2022 – 52,435 miles
  • 2019 – 52,429 miles
  • 2013 – 52,332 miles
  • 2012 – 52,024 miles
  • 2011 – 51,133 miles
  • 2010 – 49,913 miles
  • 2009 – 46,928 miles
  • 2008 – 42,994 miles
  • 2007 – 38,346 miles
  • 2006 – 33,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,746 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Emissions not tested

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass52,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    52,746 miles
    Test number
    784553656117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail52,746 miles (+69)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,746 miles
    Test number
    816995807175
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass52,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    52,677 miles
    Test number
    930051685346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail52,676 miles (+90)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,676 miles
    Test number
    894461321268
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass52,586 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    52,586 miles
    Test number
    319857545887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,542 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,542 miles
    Test number
    529272072198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    52,435 miles
    Test number
    649256288176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,435 miles (+2)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,435 miles
    Test number
    301104416732
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at join (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail52,433 miles (+4)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,433 miles
    Test number
    151541899162
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail52,429 miles (+97)3 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,429 miles
    Test number
    924604544075
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure wont lock (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass52,332 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    52,332 miles
    Test number
    749995803208
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteTyres perished

  12. Fail52,332 miles (+308)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,332 miles
    Test number
    175128993188
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteTyres perished

  13. Pass52,024 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,024 miles
    Test number
    336931582013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,984 miles (+851)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,984 miles
    Test number
    449693672048
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  15. Pass51,133 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,133 miles
    Test number
    265010871082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,913 miles
    Test number
    170514560472
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. FailMileage not read8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    184350060070
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass46,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,928 miles
    Test number
    571206359073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail46,928 miles (+3,934)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,928 miles
    Test number
    162779649494
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass42,994 miles (+4,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,994 miles
    Test number
    171735948063
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass38,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    38,346 miles
    Test number
    311056537007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,346 miles (+4,902)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,346 miles
    Test number
    952934037060
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass33,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    33,444 miles
    Test number
    982518226014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 53 PS

What vehicle is registration 53 PS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 53 PS on a purple petrol Rover Mini first used on 24 Feb 1999. 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 53 PS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 53 PS is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 53 PS?
The MOT on 53 PS is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 53 PS done?
53 PS was recorded at 52,746 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 945 miles a year.
Has 53 PS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 53 PS has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 53 PS 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 53 PS find?
53 PS passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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