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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T117 AJBMOT history

T117 AJB is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 44,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
44,658 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T117 AJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T117 AJB was last recorded at 44,658 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,403 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
255 miles
Average per year
1,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,658 miles
  • 2024 – 44,403 miles
  • 2023 – 44,397 miles
  • 2022 – 44,379 miles
  • 2020 – 44,229 miles
  • 2019 – 44,064 miles
  • 2018 – 42,592 miles
  • 2017 – 41,390 miles
  • 2016 – 40,335 miles
  • 2011 – 38,899 miles
  • 2010 – 37,880 miles
  • 2009 – 36,126 miles
  • 2008 – 30,463 miles
  • 2007 – 26,057 miles
  • 2006 – 24,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,658 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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,658 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    44,658 miles
    Test number
    162621567709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,403 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    44,403 miles
    Test number
    558526723489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,397 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    44,397 miles
    Test number
    801122831455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail44,396 miles (+17)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,396 miles
    Test number
    391410052548
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

  5. Pass44,379 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,379 miles
    Test number
    877217003157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,229 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,229 miles
    Test number
    748369242656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,064 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,064 miles
    Test number
    416288333576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,592 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    42,592 miles
    Test number
    457083632981
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail42,592 miles (+1,202)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,592 miles
    Test number
    153861990790
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass41,390 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,390 miles
    Test number
    519943289763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,335 miles
    Test number
    729227317129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail40,335 miles (+1,436)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,335 miles
    Test number
    146867123666
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass38,899 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,899 miles
    Test number
    135438561181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,895 miles (+1,015)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,895 miles
    Test number
    658677861149
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSpeed limiter not fitted (6.5.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in engine mounting

  15. Pass37,880 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,880 miles
    Test number
    751714390164
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBad oil leak from enging suspect rocker gasket
    • NoteFront subframe o.s.r. bush split
    • NoteSlight play in all front balljoints

  16. Fail37,879 miles (+1,753)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,879 miles
    Test number
    524999180186
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBad oil leak from enging suspect rocker gasket
    • NoteFront subframe o.s.r. bush split
    • NoteSlight play in all front balljoints

  17. Pass36,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    36,126 miles
    Test number
    551608689129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail36,126 miles (+5,663)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,126 miles
    Test number
    113794089145
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass30,463 miles (+4,406)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,463 miles
    Test number
    102689678173
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSurface corrosion on front discs poss due to standing

  20. Pass26,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,057 miles
    Test number
    293600197447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,057 miles (+1,541)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,057 miles
    Test number
    122450697127
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteRear suspension creaking
    • NoteSlight imbalance front brakes
    • NoteTread low n.s.f. tyre and cracking

  22. Pass24,516 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    24,516 miles
    Test number
    454989576144
    • NotePlay in off side & near side suspension ball joints upper & lower † † † †

Questions about T117 AJB

Does T117 AJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T117 AJB is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T117 AJB?
The MOT on T117 AJB is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T117 AJB done?
T117 AJB was recorded at 44,658 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 1,041 miles a year.
Has T117 AJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T117 AJB has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T117 AJB 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 T117 AJB find?
T117 AJB passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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