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Multi-colour · Petrol · 1997 · 1,800 cc

R736 BMAMOT history

R736 BMA is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 135,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
135,225 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,680 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R736 BMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R736 BMA was last recorded at 135,225 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 1,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jul 2021: 129 miles, lower than 81,903 miles on 6 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,189 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,036 miles
Average per year
3,680 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,225 miles
  • 2025 – 134,189 miles
  • 2024 – 132,613 miles
  • 2023 – 132,000 miles
  • 2022 – 130,794 miles
  • 2021 – 129 miles
  • 2016 – 81,903 miles
  • 2015 – 80,492 miles
  • 2014 – 79,108 miles
  • 2013 – 76,647 miles
  • 2011 – 72,589 miles
  • 2010 – 71,996 miles
  • 2009 – 70,887 miles
  • 2008 – 67,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,225 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,225 miles (+1,036)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    135,225 miles
    Test number
    961896267732
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,189 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    134,189 miles
    Test number
    515346253325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,613 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,613 miles
    Test number
    435415291787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,000 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,000 miles
    Test number
    288496413694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,794 miles (+130,665)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    130,794 miles
    Test number
    912929425494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129 miles (-81,774)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129 miles
    Test number
    983121158040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,903 miles (+1,411)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,903 miles
    Test number
    402449849615
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor/mounting point (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on the inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass80,492 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,492 miles
    Test number
    726075735165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,108 miles (+2,461)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,108 miles
    Test number
    637013434173
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass76,647 miles (+4,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,647 miles
    Test number
    558056433180
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass72,589 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,589 miles
    Test number
    618457071089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,996 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,996 miles
    Test number
    171495330009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail71,996 miles (+1,109)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,996 miles
    Test number
    893615930040
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass70,887 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    70,887 miles
    Test number
    251881069082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,853 miles
    Test number
    153360188090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,853 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,853 miles
    Test number
    173360088044
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about R736 BMA

Does R736 BMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R736 BMA is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R736 BMA?
The MOT on R736 BMA is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R736 BMA done?
R736 BMA was recorded at 135,225 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 3,680 miles a year.
Has R736 BMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R736 BMA has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on R736 BMA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R736 BMA find?
R736 BMA passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central front oil leak, but not excessive.

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