Rover Mini
Multi-colour · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc
S808 SARMOT history
S808 SAR is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 2,404 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 2,404 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S808 SAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Multi-colour
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S808 SAR was last recorded at 2,404 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 31 May 2013: 99,226 miles, lower than 99,536 miles on 1 Feb 2013.
- 3 May 2018: 410 miles, lower than 99,226 miles on 31 May 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 2,287 miles · 14 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 117 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 2,404 miles
- 2025 – 2,287 miles
- 2024 – 2,165 miles
- 2023 – 1,964 miles
- 2022 – 1,861 miles
- 2020 – 1,514 miles
- 2019 – 1,100 miles
- 2018 – 410 miles
- 2013 – 99,226 miles
- 2012 – 99,536 miles
- 2011 – 99,009 miles
- 2010 – 95,083 miles
- 2007 – 92,070 miles
- 2006 – 84,809 miles
- 2005 – 74,301 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass2,404 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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 Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Headlamp aim too high
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
23 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass2,404 miles (+117)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 2,404 miles
- Test number
- 893861761854
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass2,287 miles (+35)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 2,287 miles
- Test number
- 769612758643
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail2,252 miles (+87)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 2,252 miles
- Test number
- 359217098671
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass2,165 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 2,165 miles
- Test number
- 568258128359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail2,165 miles (+201)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 2,165 miles
- Test number
- 564537308140
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass1,964 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 1,964 miles
- Test number
- 409009488550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail1,920 miles (+59)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,920 miles
- Test number
- 992731134490
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass1,861 miles (+347)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 1,861 miles
- Test number
- 554771111220
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass1,514 miles (+414)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 1,514 miles
- Test number
- 991664816499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,100 miles (+690)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 1,100 miles
- Test number
- 623121694206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass410 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 410 miles
- Test number
- 122335282774
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 601774736474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,226 miles (-310)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 99,226 miles
- Test number
- 589101853152
- NoteFront panel starting to corrode
- NoteLow parking brake effort at offside rear wheel
- NoteNearside and offside front wings starting to corrode
- NoteNearside and offside outer sills starting to corrode
- NoteRear subframe starting to corrode
- NoteSlight play in offside track rod end and nearside and offside track rods inner connections and mountings
Fail99,536 miles6 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,536 miles
- Test number
- 355782633039
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteExcessive corrosion to nearside sill, not with prescribed areas
- NoteExcessive corrosion to scuttle panel
- NoteFront discs worn heavily
- NoteModified drivers seat runners
- NoteSub / amplifier in boot insecure
Pass99,536 miles (+527)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 99,536 miles
- Test number
- 847648032024
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteOffside rear park brake slighty binding
Pass99,009 miles (+3,926)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 99,009 miles
- Test number
- 268702241008
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOuter sills corroding.
- NoteTested wet.
Pass95,083 miles (+4)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 95,083 miles
- Test number
- 351757040042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteHandbrake cable corroded
- NoteNon-standard rear exhaust silencer fitted - noise level just acceptable
- NoteOffside and neartside outer sills corroded
- NoteOffside rear boot flooring corroded
- NoteSurface corrosion on rear subframe
Fail95,079 miles (+3,009)6 dangerous2 failures3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,079 miles
- Test number
- 603295030026
- DangerousNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteHandbrake cable corroded
- NoteNon-standard rear exhaust silencer fitted - noise level just acceptable
- NoteOffside and neartside outer sills corroded
- NoteOffside rear boot flooring corroded
- NoteSurface corrosion on rear subframe
Pass92,070 miles (+110)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 92,070 miles
- Test number
- 760462247244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,960 miles (+7,151)1 dangerous6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,960 miles
- Test number
- 942911537238
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass84,809 miles (+114)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 84,809 miles
- Test number
- 590297736253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,695 miles (+10,394)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,695 miles
- Test number
- 420973336227
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass74,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 74,301 miles
- Test number
- 870070266080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S808 SAR
- Does S808 SAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S808 SAR is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S808 SAR?
- The MOT on S808 SAR is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S808 SAR done?
- S808 SAR was recorded at 2,404 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026.
- Has S808 SAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S808 SAR has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on S808 SAR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 31 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S808 SAR find?
- S808 SAR passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.
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