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Rover Mini

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,300 cc

S38 RUHMOT history

S38 RUH is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2023
Mileage
55,835 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S38 RUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S38 RUH was last recorded at 55,835 miles on 22 Sept 2022, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,680 miles · 20 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
2,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 55,835 miles
  • 2021 – 55,680 miles
  • 2020 – 55,662 miles
  • 2019 – 55,642 miles
  • 2018 – 55,468 miles
  • 2016 – 55,385 miles
  • 2014 – 54,734 miles
  • 2013 – 48,212 miles
  • 2012 – 45,649 miles
  • 2011 – 42,675 miles
  • 2010 – 37,042 miles
  • 2009 – 29,425 miles
  • 2008 – 26,411 miles
  • 2007 – 24,640 miles
  • 2006 – 23,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,835 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,835 miles (+155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,835 miles
    Test number
    455931576010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass55,680 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,680 miles
    Test number
    525027333352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,662 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,662 miles
    Test number
    418101120596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,661 miles (+19)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,661 miles
    Test number
    991953436546
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass55,642 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,642 miles
    Test number
    697447800430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,468 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,468 miles
    Test number
    284048160713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,385 miles (+651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,385 miles
    Test number
    641927940466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  8. Fail54,734 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,734 miles
    Test number
    175666194146
    • Repaired at testOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass54,734 miles (+6,522)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,734 miles
    Test number
    229516494196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    48,212 miles
    Test number
    135919593179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail48,212 miles (+2,563)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,212 miles
    Test number
    468517493117
    • FailureNearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  12. Pass45,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    45,649 miles
    Test number
    299245392153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,649 miles (+2,974)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,649 miles
    Test number
    689193792165
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass42,675 miles (+5,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,675 miles
    Test number
    988410191153
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  15. Pass37,042 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,042 miles
    Test number
    274011260416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail37,041 miles (+7,616)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,041 miles
    Test number
    864638850150
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass29,425 miles (+14)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,425 miles
    Test number
    934655159122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail29,411 miles (+3,000)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,411 miles
    Test number
    793444559125
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass26,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,411 miles
    Test number
    452826158100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,411 miles (+1,771)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,411 miles
    Test number
    211175758414
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  21. Pass24,640 miles (+1,109)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,640 miles
    Test number
    403449647179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,531 miles
    Test number
    122330536225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S38 RUH

Does S38 RUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S38 RUH expired on 29 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S38 RUH?
The MOT on S38 RUH expired on 29 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S38 RUH done?
S38 RUH was recorded at 55,835 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2022, an average of 2,007 miles a year.
Has S38 RUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S38 RUH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S38 RUH 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 RUH find?
S38 RUH passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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