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Multi-colour · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S4 MABMOT history

S4 MAB is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 48,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,002 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 MAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 MAB was last recorded at 48,002 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2009: 26,803 miles, lower than 30,330 miles on 17 Jun 2008.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
47,299 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
703 miles
Average per year
1,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,002 miles
  • 2025 – 47,299 miles
  • 2024 – 44,700 miles
  • 2023 – 42,644 miles
  • 2022 – 38,744 miles
  • 2021 – 37,339 miles
  • 2020 – 36,023 miles
  • 2019 – 34,835 miles
  • 2018 – 34,252 miles
  • 2017 – 34,226 miles
  • 2016 – 34,194 miles
  • 2015 – 34,121 miles
  • 2014 – 33,874 miles
  • 2013 – 32,785 miles
  • 2012 – 31,926 miles
  • 2011 – 30,535 miles
  • 2010 – 28,656 miles
  • 2009 – 26,803 miles
  • 2008 – 30,330 miles
  • 2007 – 22,686 miles
  • 2006 – 20,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,002 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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,002 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,002 miles
    Test number
    383694124594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,299 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    47,299 miles
    Test number
    269696498595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,700 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    44,700 miles
    Test number
    926181952645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,644 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    42,644 miles
    Test number
    107182917839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,744 miles (+1,405)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,744 miles
    Test number
    516473838087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,339 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,339 miles
    Test number
    136105406468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,023 miles (+1,188)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    36,023 miles
    Test number
    524423435545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,835 miles (+583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    34,835 miles
    Test number
    195966938521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass34,252 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    34,252 miles
    Test number
    954882451109
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass34,226 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    34,226 miles
    Test number
    696482687365
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake performance low
  11. Pass34,194 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,194 miles
    Test number
    612460490015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Pass34,121 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    34,121 miles
    Test number
    871448277303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,092 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,092 miles
    Test number
    459362835113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,874 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,874 miles
    Test number
    356680294113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,785 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,785 miles
    Test number
    779491293135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,926 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,926 miles
    Test number
    425089692168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,535 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,535 miles
    Test number
    668487181122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,656 miles (+1,853)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    28,656 miles
    Test number
    201628180154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  19. Pass26,803 miles (-3,527)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,803 miles
    Test number
    320653189133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,330 miles
    Test number
    342329268153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  21. Fail24,656 miles (+1,970)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,656 miles
    Test number
    571289368182
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
  22. Pass22,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    22,686 miles
    Test number
    113680097142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,686 miles (+2,191)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,686 miles
    Test number
    263710097166
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  24. Pass20,495 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    20,495 miles
    Test number
    912282396167
    • 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)

Questions about S4 MAB

Does S4 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 MAB is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 MAB?
The MOT on S4 MAB is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 MAB done?
S4 MAB was recorded at 48,002 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,368 miles a year.
Has S4 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 MAB has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2008.
Has the mileage on S4 MAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S4 MAB find?
S4 MAB passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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