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Rover Mini

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

R599 XOAMOT history

R599 XOA is a silver petrol Rover Mini first used on 18 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 54,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
54,336 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R599 XOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R599 XOA was last recorded at 54,336 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,672 miles · 23 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
664 miles
Average per year
1,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,336 miles
  • 2024 – 53,672 miles
  • 2023 – 50,954 miles
  • 2022 – 50,910 miles
  • 2020 – 50,707 miles
  • 2018 – 50,585 miles
  • 2017 – 47,558 miles
  • 2016 – 44,386 miles
  • 2015 – 40,520 miles
  • 2014 – 35,585 miles
  • 2013 – 31,648 miles
  • 2012 – 30,293 miles
  • 2011 – 29,025 miles
  • 2010 – 28,011 miles
  • 2009 – 26,774 miles
  • 2008 – 25,466 miles
  • 2007 – 23,923 miles
  • 2006 – 22,487 miles
  • 2005 – 21,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,336 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is poorly repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced)(ADVANCED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass54,336 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    54,336 miles
    Test number
    361758766711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,672 miles (+2,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,672 miles
    Test number
    622368485820
    • AdvisoryRear subframe advanced corrosion (borderline
    • AdvisoryVarious plates / patches welded to floor, chassis, subframe

  3. Pass50,954 miles (+22)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,954 miles
    Test number
    267426903070
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is poorly repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced)(ADVANCED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail50,932 miles (+22)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,932 miles
    Test number
    562916951110
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is poorly repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced)(ADVANCED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail50,910 miles (+203)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,910 miles
    Test number
    359220770708
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/ floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/ floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass50,707 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,707 miles
    Test number
    617739706121
    • 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))

  7. Fail50,707 miles (+122)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,707 miles
    Test number
    502543567878
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald more than 3/4 tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  8. Pass50,585 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,585 miles
    Test number
    241879236242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,558 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,558 miles
    Test number
    411980813461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,386 miles
    Test number
    580686545971
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail44,382 miles (+3,862)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,382 miles
    Test number
    642034910009
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass40,520 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,520 miles
    Test number
    780207079862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear inner wheel arches have some corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wheel arch has some corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/f floorpan has some corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/r lamp lens is cracked
    • AdvisoryRear end of n/s outer sill has some corrosion

  13. Fail40,518 miles (+4,933)3 failures1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,518 miles
    Test number
    753154517015
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides rear inner wheel arches have some corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner wheel arch has some corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/f floorpan has some corrosion
    • AdvisoryO/s/r lamp lens is cracked
    • AdvisoryRear end of n/s outer sill has some corrosion

  14. Pass35,585 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,585 miles
    Test number
    745990094227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear subframe slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pans arounf drainplugs
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside and nearside rear sills

  15. Fail35,584 miles (+3,936)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,584 miles
    Test number
    336180194432
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear subframe slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside and nearside front floor pans arounf drainplugs
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside and nearside rear sills

  16. Pass31,648 miles (+1,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,648 miles
    Test number
    816707183238
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass30,293 miles (+1,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,293 miles
    Test number
    186622492224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass29,025 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,025 miles
    Test number
    998542761270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,011 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,011 miles
    Test number
    410325200379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,774 miles (+1,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,774 miles
    Test number
    853674399231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass25,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,466 miles
    Test number
    244560298251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,466 miles (+1,543)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,466 miles
    Test number
    980680798298
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass23,923 miles (+1,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,923 miles
    Test number
    351269687467
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass22,487 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,487 miles
    Test number
    410188696296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    21,480 miles
    Test number
    842035485218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R599 XOA

Does R599 XOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R599 XOA expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R599 XOA?
The MOT on R599 XOA expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R599 XOA done?
R599 XOA was recorded at 54,336 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 1,657 miles a year.
Has R599 XOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R599 XOA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on R599 XOA 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 R599 XOA find?
R599 XOA passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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