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Rover Mini

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S787 FAFMOT history

S787 FAF is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 9 of 17 MOT tests, with 37,086 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2023
Mileage
37,086 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2022
MOT tests
17
9 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S787 FAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S787 FAF was last recorded at 37,086 miles on 16 Mar 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,084 miles · 11 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 37,086 miles
  • 2014 – 36,834 miles
  • 2013 – 35,960 miles
  • 2012 – 35,502 miles
  • 2010 – 32,852 miles
  • 2009 – 18,800 miles
  • 2008 – 16,100 miles
  • 2007 – 16,097 miles
  • 2005 – 16,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,086 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,086 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,086 miles
    Test number
    711628588482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail37,084 miles (+5)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,084 miles
    Test number
    709318001995
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured inner wing (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail37,079 miles (+245)1 dangerous10 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,079 miles
    Test number
    174578697239
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light

  4. Pass36,834 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,834 miles
    Test number
    386388424361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  5. Fail36,834 miles (+874)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,834 miles
    Test number
    676803124393
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass35,960 miles (+458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,960 miles
    Test number
    269003963176
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass35,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    35,502 miles
    Test number
    238478872120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail35,502 miles (+2,650)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,502 miles
    Test number
    645527172162
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail32,852 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,852 miles
    Test number
    224190580272
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  10. Pass32,852 miles (+14,052)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    32,852 miles
    Test number
    312680280437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,800 miles (+2,700)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,800 miles
    Test number
    283244609183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExcessive corosion around front windscreen and top dash rail

  12. Pass16,100 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,100 miles
    Test number
    651492818125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail16,097 miles7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,097 miles
    Test number
    101115108134
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass16,097 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,097 miles
    Test number
    174590517122
    • NoteOff/side/front/suspension/slightly/lower

  15. Fail16,097 miles3 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,097 miles
    Test number
    670849907149
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  16. Pass16,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    16,097 miles
    Test number
    420842635398
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail16,097 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,097 miles
    Test number
    914819225317
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about S787 FAF

Does S787 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S787 FAF expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S787 FAF?
The MOT on S787 FAF expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S787 FAF done?
S787 FAF was recorded at 37,086 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2022, an average of 1,287 miles a year.
Has S787 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S787 FAF has failed 8 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S787 FAF 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 S787 FAF find?
S787 FAF passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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