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Rover Mini

Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S797 DWYMOT history

S797 DWY is a petrol Rover Mini first used on 6 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 10,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2024
Mileage
10,505 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S797 DWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S797 DWY was last recorded at 10,505 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Dec 2014: 2,675 miles, lower than 99,356 miles on 23 Aug 2013.
  • 30 Apr 2019: 7,865 miles, lower than 70,772 miles on 6 Apr 2018.
  • 19 Nov 2020: 8,564 miles, lower than 78,945 miles on 16 Dec 2019.

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
10,490 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
15 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 10,505 miles
  • 2021 – 9,524 miles
  • 2020 – 8,564 miles
  • 2019 – 78,945 miles
  • 2018 – 70,772 miles
  • 2017 – 63,523 miles
  • 2016 – 48,383 miles
  • 2014 – 2,675 miles
  • 2013 – 99,356 miles
  • 2011 – 92,398 miles
  • 2010 – 84,094 miles
  • 2009 – 76,131 miles
  • 2008 – 67,442 miles
  • 2007 – 58,624 miles
  • 2006 – 48,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass10,505 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.

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass10,505 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    10,505 miles
    Test number
    935390072303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail10,490 miles (+310)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,490 miles
    Test number
    714760430509
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass10,180 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    10,180 miles
    Test number
    913097571473
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail10,167 km6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,167 km
    Test number
    886209776180
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass9,524 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    9,524 miles
    Test number
    551092013233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass8,564 miles (-70,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    8,564 miles
    Test number
    417928926596
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive general (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,945 miles (+71,080)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,945 miles
    Test number
    559890347912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail7,865 miles (-62,907)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,865 miles
    Test number
    963169818245
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,772 miles (+7,249)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,772 miles
    Test number
    177768778099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,523 miles (+15,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,523 miles
    Test number
    566633385803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass48,383 miles (+45,708)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,383 miles
    Test number
    140516736153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass2,675 miles (-96,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    2,675 miles
    Test number
    278748654333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  13. Pass99,356 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    99,356 miles
    Test number
    589835633280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,340 miles (+6,942)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,340 miles
    Test number
    758563233198
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass92,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,398 miles
    Test number
    468648911168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail92,398 miles (+8,304)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,398 miles
    Test number
    687684001185
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass84,094 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    84,094 miles
    Test number
    701829590016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,074 miles (+7,943)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,074 miles
    Test number
    242387490005
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass76,131 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,131 miles
    Test number
    432338299081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,981 miles (+8,539)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,981 miles
    Test number
    313611599062
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass67,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,442 miles
    Test number
    463566308117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,442 miles (+8,818)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,442 miles
    Test number
    710676308178
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass58,624 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,624 miles
    Test number
    872876607179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,580 miles (+9,877)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,580 miles
    Test number
    781480807119
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteSRS LIGHT PERMANANTLY ON
    • NoteBoot floor corroded but not to excess
    • NoteParking brake cables slightly coroded

  25. Pass48,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,703 miles
    Test number
    512217786032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S797 DWY

Does S797 DWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S797 DWY expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S797 DWY?
The MOT on S797 DWY expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S797 DWY done?
S797 DWY was recorded at 10,505 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023.
Has S797 DWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S797 DWY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S797 DWY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 24 Dec 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S797 DWY find?
S797 DWY passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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