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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

R293 TRDMOT history

R293 TRD is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 65,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
65,315 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R293 TRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R293 TRD was last recorded at 65,315 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,179 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
136 miles
Average per year
1,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,315 miles
  • 2025 – 65,179 miles
  • 2024 – 64,999 miles
  • 2023 – 64,751 miles
  • 2022 – 64,176 miles
  • 2021 – 61,854 miles
  • 2020 – 61,445 miles
  • 2019 – 60,872 miles
  • 2017 – 60,693 miles
  • 2015 – 58,096 miles
  • 2014 – 54,240 miles
  • 2013 – 48,461 miles
  • 2012 – 41,822 miles
  • 2011 – 35,115 miles
  • 2010 – 31,717 miles
  • 2008 – 31,316 miles
  • 2007 – 31,185 miles
  • 2006 – 31,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,315 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    65,315 miles
    Test number
    600049229640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail65,315 miles (+136)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,315 miles
    Test number
    370075339577
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,179 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,179 miles
    Test number
    559933043061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,999 miles
    Test number
    599333729992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,999 miles (+248)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,999 miles
    Test number
    154497741114
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,751 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    64,751 miles
    Test number
    572421138771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,176 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,176 miles
    Test number
    960686818716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,854 miles
    Test number
    389940166897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,840 miles (+395)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,840 miles
    Test number
    886776997485
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

  10. Pass61,445 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,445 miles
    Test number
    788221403586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,441 miles (+569)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,441 miles
    Test number
    998337585087
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass60,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,872 miles
    Test number
    784965261453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,872 miles (+123)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,872 miles
    Test number
    679278536287
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  14. Pass60,749 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    60,749 miles
    Test number
    907269213092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,693 miles (+2,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,693 miles
    Test number
    228513512362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass58,096 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,096 miles
    Test number
    708605605166
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail58,096 miles (+3,856)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,096 miles
    Test number
    877304305186
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass54,240 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,240 miles
    Test number
    617190924164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

  19. Fail54,240 miles (+5,779)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,240 miles
    Test number
    317982214124
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

  20. Pass48,461 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,461 miles
    Test number
    878929503140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag light on indicating a fault

  21. Fail48,461 miles (+6,639)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,461 miles
    Test number
    636469203193
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag light on indicating a fault

  22. Pass41,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,822 miles
    Test number
    499431812155
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Fail41,822 miles (+6,707)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,822 miles
    Test number
    578641202131
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass35,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,115 miles
    Test number
    776461531095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  25. Fail35,115 miles (+3,398)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,115 miles
    Test number
    257686721033
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  26. Pass31,717 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,717 miles
    Test number
    220700650093
    • NoteN/s/f/tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/f/tyre perished

  27. Fail31,717 miles (+401)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,717 miles
    Test number
    882139640072
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteN/s/f/tyre perrished
    • NoteO/s/f/tyre perrished

  28. Pass31,316 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,316 miles
    Test number
    874095858219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,185 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,185 miles
    Test number
    763052097124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,175 miles
    Test number
    600394176118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R293 TRD

Does R293 TRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R293 TRD is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R293 TRD?
The MOT on R293 TRD is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R293 TRD done?
R293 TRD was recorded at 65,315 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 1,696 miles a year.
Has R293 TRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R293 TRD has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on R293 TRD 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 R293 TRD find?
R293 TRD passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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