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Rover Mini

Black and White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S38 AROMOT history

S38 ARO is a black and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 57,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
57,508 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 ARO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Black and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 ARO was last recorded at 57,508 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,506 miles · 27 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 57,508 miles
  • 2022 – 57,476 miles
  • 2021 – 57,309 miles
  • 2020 – 55,848 miles
  • 2019 – 53,795 miles
  • 2018 – 51,193 miles
  • 2017 – 48,679 miles
  • 2015 – 48,280 miles
  • 2014 – 46,918 miles
  • 2013 – 45,443 miles
  • 2012 – 42,861 miles
  • 2011 – 37,916 miles
  • 2010 – 32,951 miles
  • 2009 – 30,402 miles
  • 2008 – 28,094 miles
  • 2007 – 25,711 miles
  • 2006 – 23,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,508 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in itRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth front jacking points corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth front outer cv boot starting to crackRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth front wheel hubs have slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral oil leak under engineRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear jacking points corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,508 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    57,508 miles
    Test number
    564541412549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in it
    • AdvisoryBoth front jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer cv boot starting to crack
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel hubs have slight play
    • AdvisoryGeneral oil leak under engine
    • AdvisoryRear jacking points corroded

  2. Fail57,506 miles (+30)9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,506 miles
    Test number
    940768213871
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Front both extra main beam lights not working
    • AdvisoryBoth front jacking points corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer cv boot starting to crack
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel hubs have slight play
    • AdvisoryGeneral oil leak under engine
    • AdvisoryRear jacking points corroded

  3. Pass57,476 miles (+167)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,476 miles
    Test number
    946316661637
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer cv boots starting to crack

  4. Pass57,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,309 miles
    Test number
    844519927119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,309 miles (+1,461)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,309 miles
    Test number
    147290716342
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass55,848 miles (+2,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,848 miles
    Test number
    858217776689
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass53,795 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,795 miles
    Test number
    380862478167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,773 miles (+2,580)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,773 miles
    Test number
    110313363757
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting by suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass51,193 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,193 miles
    Test number
    757582313472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,191 miles (+2,512)7 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,191 miles
    Test number
    120873073535
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOil leak broken oil pressure switch
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryDip stick loose
    • AdvisoryOil cap loose

  11. Pass48,679 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,679 miles
    Test number
    587409946875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,280 miles
    Test number
    536425749168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail48,280 miles (+1,362)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,280 miles
    Test number
    453646262761
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear feed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corrosion very rusty

  14. Pass46,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,918 miles
    Test number
    458700864244
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail46,918 miles (+1,475)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,918 miles
    Test number
    218320864217
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass45,443 miles (+2,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,443 miles
    Test number
    187935253272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass42,861 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,861 miles
    Test number
    167947032225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  18. Fail42,861 miles (+4,945)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,861 miles
    Test number
    308337932482
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted

  19. Pass37,916 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,916 miles
    Test number
    899382341281
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail37,916 miles (+4,965)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,916 miles
    Test number
    256192041295
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass32,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    32,951 miles
    Test number
    124153540261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,951 miles (+2,549)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,951 miles
    Test number
    451683840247
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass30,402 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,402 miles
    Test number
    292483509235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail30,401 miles (+2,307)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,401 miles
    Test number
    884391109216
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass28,094 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,094 miles
    Test number
    230784008231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,088 miles (+2,377)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,088 miles
    Test number
    130219598141
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass25,711 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    25,711 miles
    Test number
    880435507295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail23,567 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,567 miles
    Test number
    360380706203
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  29. Pass23,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,567 miles
    Test number
    990130806215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 ARO

Does S38 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 ARO expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 ARO?
The MOT on S38 ARO expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 ARO done?
S38 ARO was recorded at 57,508 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 1,925 miles a year.
Has S38 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 ARO has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S38 ARO 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 S38 ARO find?
S38 ARO passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre has nail in it; both front jacking points corroded, and 4 more.

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