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Black and White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S749 JJMMOT history

S749 JJM is a black and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025 and it has passed 6 of 13 MOT tests, with 95,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2025
Mileage
95,812 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2024
MOT tests
13
6 passed · 7 failed
Per year
422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S749 JJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Black and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S749 JJM was last recorded at 95,812 miles on 4 Jun 2024, 698 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,114 miles · 2 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
698 miles
Average per year
422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,812 miles
  • 2023 – 95,114 miles
  • 2021 – 94,730 miles
  • 2020 – 94,729 miles
  • 2013 – 93,037 miles
  • 2008 – 89,541 miles
  • 2007 – 88,776 miles
  • 2006 – 88,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,812 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryADVANCED CORROSION OUTER SILLS AND FLOOR PANS

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 Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,812 miles
    Test number
    536983509545
    • AdvisoryADVANCED CORROSION OUTER SILLS AND FLOOR PANS

  2. Fail95,812 miles (+698)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,812 miles
    Test number
    538465324943
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure catch action - incorrect operation (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement park brake pivot on cable at back plate end (1.1.15 (e))
    • AdvisoryADVANCED CORROSION OUTER SILLS AND FLOOR PANS
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear PARK BRAKE READING LOWER THAN N/S

  3. Pass95,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    95,114 miles
    Test number
    375762493998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,114 miles (+384)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,114 miles
    Test number
    428640806303
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,730 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,730 miles
    Test number
    167896503579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,729 miles3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,729 miles
    Test number
    534571599880
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail94,729 miles (+1,692)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,729 miles
    Test number
    898275786127
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass93,037 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,037 miles
    Test number
    885755403283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail93,036 miles (+3,495)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,036 miles
    Test number
    175090093123
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsf nsf nsr tyre needed air in them

  10. Pass89,541 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    89,541 miles
    Test number
    303635958187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail89,537 miles (+761)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,537 miles
    Test number
    683714558139
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Pass88,776 miles (+380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    88,776 miles
    Test number
    132731287170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Fail88,396 miles2 dangerous17 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,396 miles
    Test number
    844937006379
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteClutch
    • NoteGeneral corrosion

Questions about S749 JJM

Does S749 JJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S749 JJM expired on 3 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S749 JJM?
The MOT on S749 JJM expired on 3 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S749 JJM done?
S749 JJM was recorded at 95,812 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2024, an average of 422 miles a year.
Has S749 JJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S749 JJM has failed 7 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S749 JJM 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 S749 JJM find?
S749 JJM passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: advanced corrosion outer sills and floor pans.

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