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

S53 DHTMOT history

S53 DHT is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
88,596 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 DHT
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 DHT was last recorded at 88,596 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2024: 86,097 miles, lower than 86,466 miles on 23 Jan 2023.

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
87,402 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,194 miles
Average per year
538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,596 miles
  • 2025 – 87,402 miles
  • 2024 – 86,097 miles
  • 2023 – 86,466 miles
  • 2022 – 84,832 miles
  • 2021 – 84,143 miles
  • 2020 – 83,813 miles
  • 2019 – 82,572 miles
  • 2018 – 81,698 miles
  • 2017 – 80,604 miles
  • 2012 – 80,587 miles
  • 2010 – 80,563 miles
  • 2009 – 80,555 miles
  • 2008 – 80,520 miles
  • 2006 – 78,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,596 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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,596 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,596 miles
    Test number
    881383943755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,402 miles (+1,305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    87,402 miles
    Test number
    390646176776
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass86,097 miles (-369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    86,097 miles
    Test number
    207792890718
    • AdvisoryEmissions close to limits at idle
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass86,466 miles (+1,634)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    86,466 miles
    Test number
    418354870660
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,832 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,832 miles
    Test number
    205736306826
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail84,822 miles (+679)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,822 miles
    Test number
    859466165417
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass84,143 miles (+330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    84,143 miles
    Test number
    643246659821
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOver heated doing emissions
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Pass83,813 miles (+1,241)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,813 miles
    Test number
    776981468552
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded (front)
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner cv boot weeping
    • AdvisoryNsf+osf shock absorber bushes perished
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass82,572 miles (+146)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,572 miles
    Test number
    542006787384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,426 miles (+728)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,426 miles
    Test number
    414469980111
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,698 miles (+1,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,698 miles
    Test number
    654888288614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass80,604 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    80,604 miles
    Test number
    170059146645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,587 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,587 miles
    Test number
    325935402151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,563 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    80,563 miles
    Test number
    462434880216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass80,555 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    80,555 miles
    Test number
    872390519376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail80,548 miles (+28)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,548 miles
    Test number
    223639099232
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  17. Fail80,520 miles (+2,299)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,520 miles
    Test number
    172498468405
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass78,221 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    78,221 miles
    Test number
    374823806388
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Fail78,221 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,221 miles
    Test number
    454093806300
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about S53 DHT

Does S53 DHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 DHT is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S53 DHT?
The MOT on S53 DHT is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S53 DHT done?
S53 DHT was recorded at 88,596 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 538 miles a year.
Has S53 DHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 DHT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on S53 DHT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S53 DHT find?
S53 DHT passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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