Rover Mini
Green and White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc
S79 MSOMOT history
S79 MSO is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 29 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 48,023 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 48,023 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 414 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S79 MSO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Green and White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S79 MSO was last recorded at 48,023 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 48,022 miles · 25 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 414 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 48,023 miles
- 2025 – 47,839 miles
- 2024 – 47,391 miles
- 2023 – 46,747 miles
- 2022 – 46,494 miles
- 2021 – 46,479 miles
- 2019 – 46,375 miles
- 2017 – 46,201 miles
- 2016 – 45,888 miles
- 2015 – 45,246 miles
- 2014 – 44,106 miles
- 2011 – 44,022 miles
- 2010 – 43,795 miles
- 2009 – 43,328 miles
- 2007 – 43,263 miles
- 2006 – 39,699 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass48,023 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,023 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 48,023 miles
- Test number
- 387786966390
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail48,022 miles (+183)1 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,022 miles
- Test number
- 461185466591
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced tunnel holed near buckle mount both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage loose buckle (7.1.1 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount/wheel tub (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass47,839 miles (+448)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 47,839 miles
- Test number
- 947525753520
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass47,391 miles (+644)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 47,391 miles
- Test number
- 624160128882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,747 miles (+253)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 46,747 miles
- Test number
- 969824649375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,494 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 46,494 miles
- Test number
- 532456606353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,479 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2022
- Odometer
- 46,479 miles
- Test number
- 336922729322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,479 miles (+104)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,479 miles
- Test number
- 704622594676
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Pass46,375 miles (+174)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 46,375 miles
- Test number
- 354408012652
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,201 miles (+313)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 46,201 miles
- Test number
- 992909402082
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroding. Both rear brake pipes corroding.
- AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear sub frame corroding. Floor starting to corrode.
Pass45,888 miles (+642)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 45,888 miles
- Test number
- 177699186334
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded. Exhaust corroded.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes slighty corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass45,246 miles (+1,140)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 45,246 miles
- Test number
- 105508655094
- NoteSlight oil leak at engine area.both front tyres slightly feathered.rear subframe slightly corroded.slight cracks on rear tyre tread.
Pass44,106 miles (+84)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 44,106 miles
- Test number
- 605639154003
- NoteRear subframe slightly corroded.
Pass44,022 miles (+227)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 44,022 miles
- Test number
- 305821231281
- NoteRear subframe corroding.
Pass43,795 miles (+467)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 43,795 miles
- Test number
- 453364920299
- NoteBoth front tyres feathering.rear subframe corroding.
Pass43,328 miles (+1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 43,328 miles
- Test number
- 113789819294
- NoteRear subframe coroddedunable to fully asses due to underseal
- NoteRear tyres cracked
Fail43,327 miles (+64)15 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,327 miles
- Test number
- 241320679491
- FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracked
- NoteFront & rear shocker bushes perrished
- NoteO/s/f tie rod bush split
- NoteRear brake pipes corodded
- NoteRear subframe corodded
Fail43,263 miles (+1,208)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,263 miles
- Test number
- 602239617354
- FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass42,055 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 42,055 miles
- Test number
- 262584837067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,055 miles (+2,356)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,055 miles
- Test number
- 982693137075
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass39,699 miles (+261)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 39,699 miles
- Test number
- 951693236026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,438 miles7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,438 miles
- Test number
- 733033816066
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about S79 MSO
- Does S79 MSO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S79 MSO is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S79 MSO?
- The MOT on S79 MSO is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S79 MSO done?
- S79 MSO was recorded at 48,023 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 414 miles a year.
- Has S79 MSO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S79 MSO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on S79 MSO 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 S79 MSO find?
- S79 MSO passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; oil leak, but not excessive.
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