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Red and White · Petrol · 1990 · 1,275 cc

H899 XGGMOT history

H899 XGG is a red and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 24 Aug 1990. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 91,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2024.

H899 XGG red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2025
Mileage
91,721 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2024
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H899 XGG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
24 Aug 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

H899 XGG was last recorded at 91,721 miles on 13 Aug 2024, 204 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,517 miles · 4 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
204 miles
Average per year
5,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,721 miles
  • 2023 – 91,517 miles
  • 2022 – 91,161 miles
  • 2020 – 90,737 miles
  • 2019 – 89,901 miles
  • 2018 – 89,455 miles
  • 2017 – 87,518 miles
  • 2016 – 86,261 miles
  • 2015 – 84,567 miles
  • 2014 – 32,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,721 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,721 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    91,721 miles
    Test number
    882796719054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,517 miles (+356)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,517 miles
    Test number
    100113247502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass91,161 miles (+424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,161 miles
    Test number
    253089962727
    • AdvisoryAdvise parts of rear subframe corroded but not holed or excessive
  4. Pass90,737 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    90,737 miles
    Test number
    633956562544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass89,901 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,901 miles
    Test number
    854516271083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,455 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,455 miles
    Test number
    507183429485
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy x2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail89,451 miles (+1,933)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,451 miles
    Test number
    847192042672
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy x2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy x2 (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass87,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    87,518 miles
    Test number
    465049047843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail87,518 miles (+1,257)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,518 miles
    Test number
    773485906184
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working both rear (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)
  10. Pass86,261 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,261 miles
    Test number
    581249119561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,567 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,567 miles
    Test number
    537509435188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,561 miles (+97)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,561 miles
    Test number
    849698935182
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  13. Fail84,464 miles (+51,995)8 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,464 miles
    Test number
    696701435191
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  14. Pass32,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    32,469 miles
    Test number
    708844454161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H899 XGG

Does H899 XGG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H899 XGG expired on 12 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H899 XGG?
The MOT on H899 XGG expired on 12 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H899 XGG done?
H899 XGG was recorded at 91,721 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2024, an average of 5,811 miles a year.
Has H899 XGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H899 XGG has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on H899 XGG 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 H899 XGG find?
H899 XGG passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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