Rover Mini
Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 998 cc
A12 TNXMOT history
A12 TNX is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 26 Oct 1989. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 18 MOT tests, with 58,857 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 58,857 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 9 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 412 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A12 TNX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 26 Oct 1989
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A12 TNX was last recorded at 58,857 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 58,427 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 430 miles
- Average per year
- 412 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 58,857 miles
- 2025 – 58,427 miles
- 2024 – 57,869 miles
- 2023 – 56,716 miles
- 2021 – 56,282 miles
- 2011 – 56,250 miles
- 2009 – 54,291 miles
- 2008 – 54,244 miles
- 2005 – 50,322 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass58,857 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVarious parts of underbody have surface rust
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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2009
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2008
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2005
Full MOT history
18 tests since 13 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,857 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 58,857 miles
- Test number
- 479446298285
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVarious parts of underbody have surface rust
Fail58,857 miles (+430)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,857 miles
- Test number
- 989490487240
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer close to mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVarious parts of underbody have surface rust
Pass58,427 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 58,427 miles
- Test number
- 421435393141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,351 miles (+482)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,351 miles
- Test number
- 549124779873
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass57,869 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2025
- Odometer
- 57,869 miles
- Test number
- 530942642205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,863 miles (+1,147)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,863 miles
- Test number
- 252764338363
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass56,716 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 56,716 miles
- Test number
- 635131429385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,716 miles (+434)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,716 miles
- Test number
- 738276011610
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass56,282 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 56,282 miles
- Test number
- 578122857933
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail56,280 miles (+30)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,280 miles
- Test number
- 544297099818
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively damaged both rear crushed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,250 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 56,250 miles
- Test number
- 856997641135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,237 miles (+1,946)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,237 miles
- Test number
- 717853231188
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass54,291 miles (+47)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 54,291 miles
- Test number
- 634414959298
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass54,244 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 54,244 miles
- Test number
- 753636358215
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail54,229 miles (+3,907)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,229 miles
- Test number
- 290582058254
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass50,322 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 50,322 miles
- Test number
- 280432225316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,322 miles (+16)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,322 miles
- Test number
- 643171225344
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail50,306 miles11 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,306 miles
- Test number
- 484376355267
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
- FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteDamping nearside rear shock poor
- NoteRear subframe corroding
Questions about A12 TNX
- Does A12 TNX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 TNX is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A12 TNX?
- The MOT on A12 TNX is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A12 TNX done?
- A12 TNX was recorded at 58,857 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 412 miles a year.
- Has A12 TNX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A12 TNX has failed 9 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on A12 TNX 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 A12 TNX find?
- A12 TNX passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; various parts of underbody have surface rust.
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