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

S799 KBLMOT history

S799 KBL is a blue and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 70,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
70,334 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S799 KBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S799 KBL was last recorded at 70,334 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,334 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,334 miles
  • 2024 – 69,914 miles
  • 2018 – 68,926 miles
  • 2017 – 67,010 miles
  • 2016 – 58,933 miles
  • 2015 – 48,307 miles
  • 2014 – 39,460 miles
  • 2009 – 39,170 miles
  • 2008 – 38,180 miles
  • 2007 – 37,304 miles
  • 2006 – 36,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,334 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer area (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Side repeater insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,334 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,334 miles
    Test number
    203542169994
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail70,334 miles (+420)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,334 miles
    Test number
    418628692437
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Seat cannot be locked in position (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Adjustment lock nut lose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass69,914 miles (+988)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    69,914 miles
    Test number
    985433458104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  4. Pass68,926 miles (+11)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,926 miles
    Test number
    267228818736
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail68,915 miles (+1,905)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,915 miles
    Test number
    413523366418
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury drivers door (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside the door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass67,010 miles (+200)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    67,010 miles
    Test number
    603619192106
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryIdle speed slightly high
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak Driveshaft seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Slight corrosion top forward edge of sill/door step
  7. Fail66,810 miles (+7,877)10 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,810 miles
    Test number
    221684044234
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Nearside and offside lower sections of rear sub-frame (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureUpper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Engine stabilising link bushes excessively worn (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine idle speed slightly high
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Corrosion area of sill/forward edge of drivers door step
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak Area of driveshaft seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass58,933 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,933 miles
    Test number
    691601719998
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  9. Fail58,870 miles (+10,563)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,870 miles
    Test number
    728222587021
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  10. Pass48,307 miles (+8,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    48,307 miles
    Test number
    497990559380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  11. Pass39,460 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    39,460 miles
    Test number
    408908614488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,170 miles (+990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,170 miles
    Test number
    164685879022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass38,180 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,180 miles
    Test number
    552066358097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    134401087482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,304 miles (+1,048)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    710500787094
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Pass36,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,256 miles
    Test number
    101302286034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,256 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,256 miles
    Test number
    364112886069
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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 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)

Questions about S799 KBL

Does S799 KBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S799 KBL expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S799 KBL?
The MOT on S799 KBL expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S799 KBL done?
S799 KBL was recorded at 70,334 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 1,796 miles a year.
Has S799 KBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S799 KBL has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S799 KBL 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 S799 KBL find?
S799 KBL passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer area; nearside front outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area slightly corroded; offside front outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area slightly corroded.

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