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Rover Mini

Red and White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,275 cc

P598 GDAMOT history

P598 GDA is a red and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 30 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 64,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2023
Mileage
64,718 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2022
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P598 GDA
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
1997
First used
30 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P598 GDA was last recorded at 64,718 miles on 20 Jun 2022, 1,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,659 miles · 12 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
1,059 miles
Average per year
361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 64,718 miles
  • 2021 – 63,659 miles
  • 2019 – 63,405 miles
  • 2013 – 62,916 miles
  • 2010 – 62,619 miles
  • 2008 – 62,454 miles
  • 2007 – 62,439 miles
  • 2006 – 62,429 miles
  • 2005 – 58,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,718 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,718 miles (+1,059)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,718 miles
    Test number
    138297675538
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass63,659 miles (+254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    63,659 miles
    Test number
    384453957127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass63,405 miles (+489)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,405 miles
    Test number
    949437495316
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass62,916 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,916 miles
    Test number
    639341623225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  5. Fail62,915 miles (+296)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,915 miles
    Test number
    198298213205
    • FailureBrake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  6. Pass62,619 miles (+2)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    62,619 miles
    Test number
    373503740091
    • DangerousOil leak

  7. Fail62,617 miles (+163)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,617 miles
    Test number
    470451940095
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  8. Pass62,454 miles (+15)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,454 miles
    Test number
    134611358013
    • DangerousOil leak

  9. Fail62,439 miles (+10)3 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,439 miles
    Test number
    410183427116
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear engine mounts poor
    • NoteCorrosion to inside of rear boot

  10. Fail62,429 miles (+3,699)1 dangerous9 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,429 miles
    Test number
    373513676241
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBody work corroded badly in places.
    • NoteGear selector rod in gear box oil seal has fallen out.
    • NoteOuter door skin on drivers door is loose (flapping)
    • NoteRear hand brake cables are corroded.
    • NoteVerious oil leaks from gearbox / engine.

  11. Pass58,730 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    58,730 miles
    Test number
    401855155248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,667 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,667 miles
    Test number
    751671255265
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about P598 GDA

Does P598 GDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P598 GDA expired on 19 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P598 GDA?
The MOT on P598 GDA expired on 19 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P598 GDA done?
P598 GDA was recorded at 64,718 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2022, an average of 361 miles a year.
Has P598 GDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P598 GDA has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2013.
Has the mileage on P598 GDA 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 P598 GDA find?
P598 GDA passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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