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Purple and Silver · Petrol · 1991 · 1,275 cc

H898 EBPMOT history

H898 EBP is a purple and silver petrol Rover Mini first used on 3 May 1991. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 68,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

H898 EBP purple Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
68,300 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H898 EBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Purple and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
3 May 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H898 EBP was last recorded at 68,300 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,535 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
765 miles
Average per year
366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,300 miles
  • 2025 – 67,535 miles
  • 2024 – 65,055 miles
  • 2023 – 64,602 miles
  • 2018 – 64,419 miles
  • 2012 – 64,288 miles
  • 2011 – 63,424 miles
  • 2009 – 62,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,300 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement red rusty and rubber missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust fitted close to cv joint making cv boot fitment difficult
  • AdvisoryHeadlamps dull
  • AdvisoryN/s park brake lazyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryO/s rear seat belt awkward to pull outRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin bush red rusty and rubber missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust fitted so o/s cv boot cant fit correctly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

14 tests since 29 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,300 miles (+765)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    68,300 miles
    Test number
    528549845882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement red rusty and rubber missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust fitted close to cv joint making cv boot fitment difficult
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps dull
    • AdvisoryN/s park brake lazy
    • AdvisoryO/s rear seat belt awkward to pull out

  2. Pass67,535 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    67,535 miles
    Test number
    182491729162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin bush red rusty and rubber missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust fitted so o/s cv boot cant fit correctly
    • AdvisoryHead lamps slightly dull
    • AdvisoryN/s park brake lazy
    • AdvisoryO/s rear seat belt awkward to pull out

  3. Fail67,529 miles (+2,474)3 dangerous11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,529 miles
    Test number
    935113675361
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts power cable next to exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached pear bush not attatched (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit cable next to exhaust damaged (4.11 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED head lamps (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot not fixed (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension locking device missing lower ball joint lock washer (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension locking device missing upper ball joint lock washer (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner pin bush red rusty and rubber missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust fitted so o/s cv boot cant fit correctly

  4. Pass65,055 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    65,055 miles
    Test number
    726712822812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,602 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    64,602 miles
    Test number
    292568762476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,419 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,419 miles
    Test number
    649691940769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  7. Fail64,411 miles (+123)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,411 miles
    Test number
    451735890402
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  8. Pass64,288 miles (+9)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,288 miles
    Test number
    516590512310
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth sides front brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth sides outer sills and both front floorpans have some corrosion

  9. Fail64,279 miles (+855)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,279 miles
    Test number
    515513702377
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth sides front brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth sides outer sills and both front floorpans have some corrosion

  10. Pass63,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,424 miles
    Test number
    209350291221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,415 miles (+18)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,415 miles
    Test number
    299070091258
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth sides outer sills and o/s/f floor pan have some light corrosion
    • NoteO/s/f shock absorber top mount area has some corrosion

  12. Fail63,397 miles (+1,203)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,397 miles
    Test number
    265029321411
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail62,194 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,194 miles
    Test number
    561262979218
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass62,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,194 miles
    Test number
    752102179251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H898 EBP

Does H898 EBP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H898 EBP is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on H898 EBP?
The MOT on H898 EBP 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 H898 EBP done?
H898 EBP was recorded at 68,300 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 366 miles a year.
Has H898 EBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H898 EBP has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on H898 EBP 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 H898 EBP find?
H898 EBP passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement red rusty and rubber missing; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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