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

S771 OBVMOT history

S771 OBV is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 25 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 13,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
13,800 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S771 OBV
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
25 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S771 OBV was last recorded at 13,800 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
13,788 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 13,800 miles
  • 2023 – 13,701 miles
  • 2019 – 13,645 miles
  • 2018 – 13,438 miles
  • 2017 – 13,039 miles
  • 2016 – 12,703 miles
  • 2015 – 12,643 miles
  • 2014 – 12,378 miles
  • 2013 – 11,662 miles
  • 2012 – 10,985 miles
  • 2011 – 10,471 miles
  • 2010 – 10,354 miles
  • 2009 – 10,116 miles
  • 2008 – 9,878 miles
  • 2007 – 9,554 miles
  • 2006 – 9,294 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass13,800 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Various front and rear suspension components heavily waxoyl'd

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass13,800 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    13,800 miles
    Test number
    706683746908
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail13,788 miles (+87)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,788 miles
    Test number
    553584816432
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass13,701 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    13,701 miles
    Test number
    592116522913
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass13,645 miles (+207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    13,645 miles
    Test number
    705386623770
    • AdvisoryParking brake cable slightly corroded

  5. Pass13,438 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    13,438 miles
    Test number
    265847925369
    • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension components heavily waxoyl'd

  6. Fail13,429 miles (+390)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,429 miles
    Test number
    521107839321
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious front and rear suspension components heavily waxoyl'd

  7. Pass13,039 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    13,039 miles
    Test number
    877507567673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail13,023 miles (+320)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,023 miles
    Test number
    364468106017
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FRONT FLOOR HOLED (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUTER SILL HOLED AND DOOR STEP AREA (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion DOOR STEP TO SILL (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass12,703 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    12,703 miles
    Test number
    408464058197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass12,643 miles (+265)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    12,643 miles
    Test number
    226569305295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass12,378 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    12,378 miles
    Test number
    817448114231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,662 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    11,662 miles
    Test number
    547026503253
    • NoteSlight play n/s front wheel bearing

  13. Fail11,662 miles (+677)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,662 miles
    Test number
    388655903454
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight play n/s front wheel bearing

  14. Pass10,985 miles (+514)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    10,985 miles
    Test number
    387596902474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,471 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    10,471 miles
    Test number
    168359801238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass10,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    10,354 miles
    Test number
    621325720226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail10,354 miles (+238)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,354 miles
    Test number
    903401220225
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass10,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    10,116 miles
    Test number
    970821329168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail10,116 miles (+238)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,116 miles
    Test number
    453490629121
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass9,878 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    9,878 miles
    Test number
    294586718107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    9,554 miles
    Test number
    723411057141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail9,554 miles (+260)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,554 miles
    Test number
    502531957117
    • FailureNearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass9,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,294 miles
    Test number
    350109936165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S771 OBV

Does S771 OBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S771 OBV is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S771 OBV?
The MOT on S771 OBV is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S771 OBV done?
S771 OBV was recorded at 13,800 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 230 miles a year.
Has S771 OBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S771 OBV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S771 OBV 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 S771 OBV find?
S771 OBV passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear.

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