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Rover Mini

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S790 BGPMOT history

S790 BGP is a purple petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 74,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,815 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S790 BGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S790 BGP was last recorded at 74,815 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2,233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2015.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2015: 72,572 miles, lower than 74,575 miles on 11 Aug 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,582 miles · 6 Aug 2015
Between the last two tests
2,233 miles
Average per year
2,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,815 miles
  • 2015 – 72,582 miles
  • 2014 – 74,575 miles
  • 2013 – 62,733 miles
  • 2012 – 58,343 miles
  • 2011 – 52,338 miles
  • 2010 – 46,432 miles
  • 2009 – 40,712 miles
  • 2008 – 34,993 miles
  • 2007 – 29,507 miles
  • 2006 – 25,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,815 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,815 miles (+2,233)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,815 miles
    Test number
    658812179764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,582 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,582 miles
    Test number
    144738572111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,572 miles (-2,003)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,572 miles
    Test number
    587853483698
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  4. Pass74,575 miles (+11,842)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,575 miles
    Test number
    209443224233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteAdvise near side front floor sill old repairs
    • NoteAdvise off side front sill old welding repairs

  5. Pass62,733 miles (+4,390)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,733 miles
    Test number
    775994723227
    • NoteOffside front silll panel section corroded

  6. Pass58,343 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    58,343 miles
    Test number
    726714012293
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s outer sill/floor corroded

  7. Fail58,340 miles (+6,002)9 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,340 miles
    Test number
    589122612262
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteN/s engine mount broken
    • NoteO/s outer sill/floor corroded

  8. Pass52,338 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,338 miles
    Test number
    637245711293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,333 miles (+5,901)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,333 miles
    Test number
    919889901260
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  10. Pass46,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    46,432 miles
    Test number
    622293400206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,432 miles (+5,720)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,432 miles
    Test number
    303582700499
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)

  12. Pass40,712 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,712 miles
    Test number
    302369319282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,619 miles (+5,626)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,619 miles
    Test number
    522495419278
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass34,993 miles (+5,486)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,993 miles
    Test number
    520329218206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing inside edge...close to minimum limit.

  15. Pass29,507 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,507 miles
    Test number
    554024097189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,679 miles
    Test number
    562228006287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,679 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,679 miles
    Test number
    322468606263
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about S790 BGP

Does S790 BGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S790 BGP is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S790 BGP?
The MOT on S790 BGP is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S790 BGP done?
S790 BGP was recorded at 74,815 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,504 miles a year.
Has S790 BGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S790 BGP has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on S790 BGP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S790 BGP find?
S790 BGP passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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