Rover Mini
Black · Petrol · 1989 · 998 cc
G799 WBLMOT history
G799 WBL is a black petrol Rover Mini first used on 29 Sept 1989. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 43,709 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 May 2025
- Mileage
- 43,709 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 395 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G799 WBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 29 Sept 1989
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
G799 WBL was last recorded at 43,709 miles on 9 May 2024, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 22 May 2009: 37,122 miles, lower than 378,086 miles on 21 May 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 43,617 miles · 9 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 92 miles
- Average per year
- 395 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 43,709 miles
- 2023 – 43,617 miles
- 2022 – 43,004 miles
- 2020 – 42,666 miles
- 2019 – 41,054 miles
- 2018 – 41,028 miles
- 2017 – 40,975 miles
- 2016 – 40,685 miles
- 2015 – 40,049 miles
- 2014 – 39,329 miles
- 2013 – 38,621 miles
- 2012 – 38,235 miles
- 2011 – 38,045 miles
- 2010 – 38,037 miles
- 2009 – 37,122 miles
- 2008 – 36,986 miles
- 2007 – 36,802 miles
- 2006 – 36,472 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass43,709 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Engine oily (gear selector shaft seal?)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front number plate damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Fuel cap seal deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Near side front inner wheel arch rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Near side steering rack splitting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,709 miles (+92)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2025
- Odometer
- 43,709 miles
- Test number
- 760550405224
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass43,617 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2024
- Odometer
- 43,617 miles
- Test number
- 481292527901
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail43,617 miles (+613)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,617 miles
- Test number
- 905264344102
- MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass43,004 miles (+338)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 43,004 miles
- Test number
- 184569925940
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,666 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 42,666 miles
- Test number
- 521596728298
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fail42,666 miles (+1,612)1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,666 miles
- Test number
- 709174214063
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass41,054 miles (+26)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 41,054 miles
- Test number
- 826347046369
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside front lower inner wheel arch and nearside outer sill have corrosion not within a prescribed area
Pass41,028 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 41,028 miles
- Test number
- 751671498310
- AdvisoryEngine oily (gear selector shaft seal?)
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryNear side front inner wheel arch rusty
- AdvisoryNear side steering rack splitting
- AdvisoryWiper blades split
Fail41,028 miles (+53)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,028 miles
- Test number
- 412493884672
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oily (gear selector shaft seal?)
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryNear side front inner wheel arch rusty
- AdvisoryNear side steering rack splitting
- AdvisoryWiper blades split
Pass40,975 miles (+290)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 40,975 miles
- Test number
- 368582567206
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryN/s main beam light flickers
- AdvisoryN/s/f shock is worn
Pass40,685 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 40,685 miles
- Test number
- 385983988711
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket is broken
- AdvisorySlight rise and fall on all brakes
Fail40,685 miles (+636)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,685 miles
- Test number
- 664101335085
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket is broken
- AdvisorySlight rise and fall on all brakes
Pass40,049 miles (+720)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 40,049 miles
- Test number
- 465922255116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCorrosion on n/s outer sill and n/s/f end of sill not in a prescribed area
- NoteFuel cap seal is perished
- NoteThe front shocks appear to have little dampening affect
Pass39,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 39,329 miles
- Test number
- 657364374126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,329 miles (+708)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,329 miles
- Test number
- 846984274114
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass38,621 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 38,621 miles
- Test number
- 208653663445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,602 miles (+367)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,602 miles
- Test number
- 956428353131
- FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass38,235 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 38,235 miles
- Test number
- 767667632114
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail38,235 miles (+190)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,235 miles
- Test number
- 887417632163
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass38,045 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 38,045 miles
- Test number
- 907873451127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass38,037 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2011
- Odometer
- 38,037 miles
- Test number
- 800020440112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,037 miles (+915)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,037 miles
- Test number
- 644130740115
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass37,122 miles (-340,964)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 37,122 miles
- Test number
- 943792449157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail378,086 miles (+341,100)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 378,086 miles
- Test number
- 390111949197
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive 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)
Pass36,986 miles (+184)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 36,986 miles
- Test number
- 421746008194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,802 miles (+330)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 36,802 miles
- Test number
- 103247157468
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass36,472 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 36,472 miles
- Test number
- 790730016058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about G799 WBL
- Does G799 WBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on G799 WBL expired on 8 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on G799 WBL?
- The MOT on G799 WBL expired on 8 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has G799 WBL done?
- G799 WBL was recorded at 43,709 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2024, an average of 395 miles a year.
- Has G799 WBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G799 WBL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on G799 WBL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on G799 WBL find?
- G799 WBL passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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