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Rover Mini

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S83 MGDMOT history

S83 MGD is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 11 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,049 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S83 MGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S83 MGD was last recorded at 76,049 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,998 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
1,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,049 miles
  • 2024 – 75,998 miles
  • 2023 – 75,873 miles
  • 2022 – 75,787 miles
  • 2021 – 75,528 miles
  • 2020 – 75,283 miles
  • 2019 – 75,008 miles
  • 2018 – 74,732 miles
  • 2017 – 74,365 miles
  • 2016 – 74,202 miles
  • 2013 – 73,082 miles
  • 2012 – 66,295 miles
  • 2011 – 60,428 miles
  • 2010 – 57,439 miles
  • 2009 – 54,899 miles
  • 2008 – 52,589 miles
  • 2007 – 50,259 miles
  • 2006 – 43,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,049 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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,049 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,049 miles
    Test number
    961475655824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass75,998 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,998 miles
    Test number
    944485651943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass75,873 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,873 miles
    Test number
    944297218129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,787 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,787 miles
    Test number
    870616926324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,744 miles (+216)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,744 miles
    Test number
    221767461789
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass75,528 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,528 miles
    Test number
    350735969841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,283 miles (+275)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,283 miles
    Test number
    884721387938
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass75,008 miles (+276)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,008 miles
    Test number
    321915042599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,732 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,732 miles
    Test number
    324907212169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,365 miles
    Test number
    221044524145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,365 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,365 miles
    Test number
    617080874522
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Fail74,365 miles (+163)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,365 miles
    Test number
    275963090160
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  13. Pass74,202 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,202 miles
    Test number
    297387712765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass73,082 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,082 miles
    Test number
    437224313092
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to rear subframe and both front floor ares weak

  15. Fail73,082 miles (+6,787)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,082 miles
    Test number
    218429703097
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOIL LEVEL LOW
    • NoteSurface corrosion to rear subframe and both front floor ares weak

  16. Pass66,295 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,295 miles
    Test number
    155863512460
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine tie bar bushes excessively worn
    • NoteService brakes just within minimum requirement

  17. Fail66,295 miles (+5,867)6 failures3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,295 miles
    Test number
    768920612001
    • FailureOffside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine tie bar bushes excessively worn
    • NoteService brakes just within minimum requirement

  18. Pass60,428 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,428 miles
    Test number
    377798711035
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine steady bushes worn
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp inoperative
    • NoteOffside handbrake quadrant part siezed
    • NoteOffside rear brake low effort
    • NoteRear NO plate separating

  19. Fail60,428 miles (+2,989)3 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,428 miles
    Test number
    715010211040
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth front floor areas badly damaged
    • NoteEngine steady bushes worn
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp inoperative
    • NoteOffside handbrake quadrant part siezed
    • NoteOffside rear brake low effort
    • NoteRear NO plate separating

  20. Pass57,439 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,439 miles
    Test number
    613022900054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,899 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,899 miles
    Test number
    633614819085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,870 miles (+2,281)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,870 miles
    Test number
    183445009066
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass52,589 miles (+2,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,589 miles
    Test number
    650348408088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass50,259 miles (+6,973)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,259 miles
    Test number
    413851117058
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  25. Pass43,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,286 miles
    Test number
    332369506043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,284 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,284 miles
    Test number
    342709606056
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S83 MGD

Does S83 MGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S83 MGD is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S83 MGD?
The MOT on S83 MGD is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S83 MGD done?
S83 MGD was recorded at 76,049 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 1,597 miles a year.
Has S83 MGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S83 MGD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S83 MGD 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 S83 MGD find?
S83 MGD passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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