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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S49 TVGMOT history

S49 TVG is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 5 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 27,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
27,568 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S49 TVG
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
5 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S49 TVG was last recorded at 27,568 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2019: 23,043 miles, lower than 27,751 miles on 31 Jul 2018.

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
27,547 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,568 miles
  • 2025 – 27,547 miles
  • 2023 – 27,499 miles
  • 2022 – 27,137 miles
  • 2021 – 23,200 miles
  • 2020 – 23,171 miles
  • 2019 – 23,043 miles
  • 2018 – 27,751 miles
  • 2017 – 22,320 miles
  • 2016 – 21,773 miles
  • 2015 – 21,092 miles
  • 2014 – 20,457 miles
  • 2013 – 19,698 miles
  • 2012 – 18,966 miles
  • 2011 – 18,250 miles
  • 2010 – 17,366 miles
  • 2009 – 16,320 miles
  • 2008 – 15,115 miles
  • 2007 – 14,115 miles
  • 2006 – 12,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,568 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,568 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    27,568 miles
    Test number
    761047369533
    • 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))

  2. Fail27,547 miles (+48)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,547 miles
    Test number
    967237572369
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all 4 corners (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass27,499 miles (+362)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    27,499 miles
    Test number
    285859735398
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass27,137 miles (+55)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    27,137 miles
    Test number
    109843695678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

  5. Fail27,082 miles (+3,882)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,082 miles
    Test number
    863130450039
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

  6. Pass23,200 miles (+29)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    23,200 miles
    Test number
    337378588723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass23,171 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    23,171 miles
    Test number
    154708787201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail23,171 miles (+128)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,171 miles
    Test number
    534902967296
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass23,043 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    23,043 miles
    Test number
    408139604483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail23,043 miles (-4,708)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,043 miles
    Test number
    816478261724
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass27,751 miles (+5,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    27,751 miles
    Test number
    264849356290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail22,750 miles (+430)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,750 miles
    Test number
    693796792365
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass22,320 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    22,320 miles
    Test number
    106531610560
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Upper and lower. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Upper and lower. (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail22,319 miles (+546)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,319 miles
    Test number
    986447021593
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall. (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Inner wheel arch at rear. (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Inner wheel arch at rear. (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Upper and lower. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Upper and lower. (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass21,773 miles (+681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    21,773 miles
    Test number
    398459750226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front floor pans. (5.2.6)

  16. Pass21,092 miles (+635)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    21,092 miles
    Test number
    745992505299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to crack
    • NoteO/s/f sill strating to corrode

  17. Pass20,457 miles (+759)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,457 miles
    Test number
    895062404291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear subframe is corroding

  18. Pass19,698 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    19,698 miles
    Test number
    348122813464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail19,698 miles (+732)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,698 miles
    Test number
    758982613287
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass18,966 miles (+716)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,966 miles
    Test number
    286559192478
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded.
    • NoteFront brakes have a slight imbalance of 14%.
    • NoteSlight corrosion near rear suspension.
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings.

  21. Pass18,250 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,250 miles
    Test number
    409721501274
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes starting to corrode.
    • NoteFront brakes have an imbalance of 22%.
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower ball joints.
    • NoteUnable to see front pads.

  22. Fail18,250 miles (+884)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,250 miles
    Test number
    577791601265
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes starting to corrode.
    • NoteFront brakes have an imbalance of 22%.
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower ball joints.
    • NoteUnable to see front pads.

  23. Pass17,366 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    17,366 miles
    Test number
    613340490145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHoles in both outer sills out of prescribed area

  24. Fail17,364 miles (+1,044)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,364 miles
    Test number
    203527080177
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHoles in both outer sills out of prescribed area

  25. Pass16,320 miles (+1,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,320 miles
    Test number
    752191809242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass15,115 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    15,115 miles
    Test number
    494325088155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,115 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    14,115 miles
    Test number
    782122407225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Fail14,074 miles (+1,279)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,074 miles
    Test number
    622868797173
    • FailureNearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass12,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    12,795 miles
    Test number
    264075786111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S49 TVG

Does S49 TVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S49 TVG is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S49 TVG?
The MOT on S49 TVG is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S49 TVG done?
S49 TVG was recorded at 27,568 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 737 miles a year.
Has S49 TVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S49 TVG has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S49 TVG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S49 TVG find?
S49 TVG passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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