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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S740 VAOMOT history

S740 VAO is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 44,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
44,706 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 VAO
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
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 VAO was last recorded at 44,706 miles on 11 May 2026, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,596 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
110 miles
Average per year
851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,706 miles
  • 2025 – 44,596 miles
  • 2024 – 44,440 miles
  • 2023 – 44,255 miles
  • 2022 – 44,033 miles
  • 2021 – 44,005 miles
  • 2019 – 43,749 miles
  • 2018 – 43,525 miles
  • 2017 – 43,172 miles
  • 2016 – 42,731 miles
  • 2015 – 42,249 miles
  • 2014 – 41,617 miles
  • 2013 – 40,771 miles
  • 2012 – 39,709 miles
  • 2011 – 37,808 miles
  • 2010 – 34,247 miles
  • 2009 – 30,446 miles
  • 2008 – 30,062 miles
  • 2006 – 29,423 miles
  • 2005 – 27,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,706 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,706 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    44,706 miles
    Test number
    908406629019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,596 miles (+156)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    44,596 miles
    Test number
    147020944076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    44,440 miles
    Test number
    147545724535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail44,438 miles (+183)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,438 miles
    Test number
    724480722332
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass44,255 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    44,255 miles
    Test number
    684344297588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,033 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    44,033 miles
    Test number
    444903508984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,005 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,005 miles
    Test number
    558034518218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    43,749 miles
    Test number
    749187095295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,749 miles (+224)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,749 miles
    Test number
    406525690087
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass43,525 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,525 miles
    Test number
    497364865927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,172 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,172 miles
    Test number
    799639214505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,163 miles (+432)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,163 miles
    Test number
    568048304932
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass42,731 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,731 miles
    Test number
    108376517895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,249 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    238966945121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,617 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    41,617 miles
    Test number
    927241764101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,771 miles (+1,062)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    40,771 miles
    Test number
    506257853108
    • NotePlay @ n/s/f upper ball joint
    • NotePlay @ o/s/f lower ball joint

  17. Pass39,709 miles (+1,901)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,709 miles
    Test number
    637564542114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,808 miles
    Test number
    916411151162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,807 miles (+3,560)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,807 miles
    Test number
    356251551139
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass34,247 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,247 miles
    Test number
    860413350169
    • 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 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)

  21. Fail34,246 miles (+3,800)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,246 miles
    Test number
    221743950171
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • 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 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)

  22. Pass30,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,446 miles
    Test number
    443624069138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,446 miles (+384)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,446 miles
    Test number
    810694969167
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion on nearside and offside front sills but outside persribed areas

  24. Fail30,062 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,062 miles
    Test number
    310860978181
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  25. Pass30,062 miles (+639)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,062 miles
    Test number
    640700878176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,423 miles
    Test number
    670834756293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail29,423 miles (+2,362)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,423 miles
    Test number
    761974656245
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass27,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    27,061 miles
    Test number
    100809025252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail27,061 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,061 miles
    Test number
    123508025259
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)

Questions about S740 VAO

Does S740 VAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S740 VAO is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S740 VAO?
The MOT on S740 VAO is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S740 VAO done?
S740 VAO was recorded at 44,706 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 851 miles a year.
Has S740 VAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 VAO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S740 VAO 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 S740 VAO find?
S740 VAO passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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