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Rover Mini

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

SER 137MOT history

SER 137 is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 63,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
63,021 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SER 137
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SER 137 was last recorded at 63,021 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,984 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
1,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,021 miles
  • 2025 – 62,984 miles
  • 2024 – 62,942 miles
  • 2023 – 62,911 miles
  • 2022 – 62,830 miles
  • 2021 – 62,759 miles
  • 2019 – 62,664 miles
  • 2018 – 62,587 miles
  • 2017 – 62,355 miles
  • 2016 – 62,247 miles
  • 2015 – 61,615 miles
  • 2014 – 60,797 miles
  • 2013 – 59,435 miles
  • 2012 – 56,604 miles
  • 2011 – 54,706 miles
  • 2010 – 53,241 miles
  • 2009 – 51,955 miles
  • 2008 – 51,218 miles
  • 2007 – 46,158 miles
  • 2006 – 32,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,021 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.

  • Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,021 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    447372710942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,984 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,984 miles
    Test number
    255071953292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,942 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    62,942 miles
    Test number
    133798599493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,911 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,911 miles
    Test number
    548427170053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,830 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,830 miles
    Test number
    445085153595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,759 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,759 miles
    Test number
    443579670270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,664 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,664 miles
    Test number
    115840413124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,587 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    62,587 miles
    Test number
    375455043208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,355 miles (+108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,355 miles
    Test number
    443309183470
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear (2.7.4)

  10. Pass62,247 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,247 miles
    Test number
    614694773630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,242 miles (+627)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,242 miles
    Test number
    440749126812
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  12. Pass61,615 miles (+818)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,615 miles
    Test number
    879134435040
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass60,797 miles (+1,362)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,797 miles
    Test number
    545450454015
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass59,435 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,435 miles
    Test number
    746759333090
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Fail59,435 miles (+2,831)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,435 miles
    Test number
    838327433078
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass56,604 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,604 miles
    Test number
    798709702171
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteREAR TYRES AGE CRACKED O/S/R WORSE

  17. Fail56,604 miles (+1,898)2 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,604 miles
    Test number
    315072102137
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteREAR TYRES AGE CRACKED O/S/R WORSE
    • NoteREAR VALANCE CORRODED NO TOWBAR FITTED

  18. Pass54,706 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,706 miles
    Test number
    145514851477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,665 miles (+1,424)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,665 miles
    Test number
    818047041038
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass53,241 miles (+1,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,241 miles
    Test number
    820209140091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass51,955 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,955 miles
    Test number
    570158349082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,218 miles (+5,060)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    51,218 miles
    Test number
    940743948060
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracks in wall and tread

  23. Pass46,158 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,158 miles
    Test number
    142294447029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,126 miles (+13,681)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,126 miles
    Test number
    101011547446
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass32,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,445 miles
    Test number
    193540116482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    802616906079
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about SER 137

What vehicle is registration SER 137 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SER 137 on a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 May 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SER 137 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SER 137 is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on SER 137?
The MOT on SER 137 is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SER 137 done?
SER 137 was recorded at 63,021 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,485 miles a year.
Has SER 137 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SER 137 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on SER 137 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 SER 137 find?
SER 137 passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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