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Multi-colour · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

S725 MABMOT history

S725 MAB is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 12 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 77,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
77,060 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S725 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
1999
First used
12 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S725 MAB was last recorded at 77,060 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,971 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,060 miles
  • 2025 – 76,971 miles
  • 2024 – 76,909 miles
  • 2023 – 76,878 miles
  • 2022 – 76,609 miles
  • 2021 – 76,393 miles
  • 2020 – 76,310 miles
  • 2019 – 75,884 miles
  • 2018 – 75,348 miles
  • 2016 – 75,283 miles
  • 2015 – 75,003 miles
  • 2014 – 72,432 miles
  • 2013 – 66,894 miles
  • 2012 – 65,218 miles
  • 2011 – 63,757 miles
  • 2010 – 61,436 miles
  • 2009 – 61,416 miles
  • 2008 – 61,397 miles
  • 2007 – 61,394 miles
  • 2006 – 61,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,060 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch holed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central corrosion to floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,060 miles (+89)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    77,060 miles
    Test number
    113321473874
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass76,971 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    76,971 miles
    Test number
    341276826476
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,909 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,909 miles
    Test number
    913361522611
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail76,906 miles (+28)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,906 miles
    Test number
    149920039122
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass76,878 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,878 miles
    Test number
    306592202865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,609 miles
    Test number
    111443525745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,609 miles (+9)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,609 miles
    Test number
    134180112890
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Fail76,600 miles (+2)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,600 miles
    Test number
    704744157205
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail76,598 miles (+205)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,598 miles
    Test number
    340512943584
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass76,393 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,393 miles
    Test number
    834337239549
    • AdvisoryCentral corrosion to floor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to floor

  11. Fail76,391 miles (+81)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,391 miles
    Test number
    424126629121
    • DangerousOffside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks main positive battery lead under front subframe (4.11 (c) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral corrosion to floor
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to floor

  12. Pass76,310 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,310 miles
    Test number
    929622451048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,884 miles (+39)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,884 miles
    Test number
    384608463675
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Fail75,845 miles (+497)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,845 miles
    Test number
    245397041634
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass75,348 miles (+65)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,348 miles
    Test number
    205874262286
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower slight corrosion

  16. Pass75,283 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,283 miles
    Test number
    635701360944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail75,282 miles (+279)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,282 miles
    Test number
    347903076638
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass75,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,003 miles
    Test number
    225209365439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,003 miles (+2,571)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,003 miles
    Test number
    325987565130
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass72,432 miles (+5,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,432 miles
    Test number
    285132064498
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass66,894 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    225674463153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,218 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,218 miles
    Test number
    826372502232
    • NoteCorrosion rto sills and wheel arch areas
    • NotePlay in both front lower suspention arm ball joints

  23. Fail65,218 miles (+1,461)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,218 miles
    Test number
    188022902206
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteCorrosion rto sills and wheel arch areas
    • NotePlay in both front lower suspention arm ball joints

  24. Pass63,757 miles1 dangerous3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    63,757 miles
    Test number
    669596981128
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre has deep splits in sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside and nearside outer sills holed and corroded, non prescribed areas.

  25. Fail63,757 miles (+2,321)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,757 miles
    Test number
    818806881194
    • DangerousNearside rear tyre has deep splits in sidewall
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside and nearside outer sills holed and corroded, non prescribed areas.

  26. Pass61,436 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,436 miles
    Test number
    654269400262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,416 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,416 miles
    Test number
    961205619377
    • NoteOffside front ,nearsde front ,nearside rear tyre side walls cracking

  28. Fail61,416 miles (+19)13 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,416 miles
    Test number
    570176709354
    • FailureFront Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front ,nearsde front ,nearside rear tyre side walls cracking

  29. Pass61,397 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,397 miles
    Test number
    192242808105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail61,394 miles (+34)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,394 miles
    Test number
    320739187484
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  31. Pass61,360 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,360 miles
    Test number
    282078246205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers split

Questions about S725 MAB

Does S725 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S725 MAB is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S725 MAB?
The MOT on S725 MAB is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S725 MAB done?
S725 MAB was recorded at 77,060 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 782 miles a year.
Has S725 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S725 MAB has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S725 MAB 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 S725 MAB find?
S725 MAB passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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