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Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

T121 TEGMOT history

T121 TEG is a yellow petrol MINI first used on 4 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
77,024 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 TEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 TEG was last recorded at 77,024 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 9,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,414 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,610 miles
Average per year
3,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,024 miles
  • 2025 – 67,414 miles
  • 2024 – 66,673 miles
  • 2023 – 66,059 miles
  • 2022 – 64,794 miles
  • 2021 – 63,449 miles
  • 2020 – 63,065 miles
  • 2018 – 60,238 miles
  • 2017 – 57,838 miles
  • 2016 – 55,803 miles
  • 2015 – 48,729 miles
  • 2014 – 46,674 miles
  • 2013 – 44,182 miles
  • 2012 – 37,003 miles
  • 2011 – 28,998 miles
  • 2010 – 20,558 miles
  • 2009 – 12,081 miles
  • 2008 – 5,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,024 miles
  • MinorFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour BOTH SIDE (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear EXAUST BACK BOX RUSTED
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL FOUR (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ROUND (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight corrosion to various under vehicle components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,024 miles (+9,610)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    77,024 miles
    Test number
    709784991424
    • MinorFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour BOTH SIDE (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear EXAUST BACK BOX RUSTED
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL FOUR (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ROUND (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass67,414 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    67,414 miles
    Test number
    799175415765
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  3. Fail67,374 miles (+701)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,374 miles
    Test number
    326695811153
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides where it joins on flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  4. Pass66,673 miles (+614)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    66,673 miles
    Test number
    837090981386
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to various under vehicle components
  5. Pass66,059 miles (+1,265)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,059 miles
    Test number
    225033232954
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to various under vehicle components
  6. Pass64,794 miles (+1,345)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,794 miles
    Test number
    844816330331
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass63,449 miles (+384)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    63,449 miles
    Test number
    533552924543
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under car.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPoor windscreen water pressure!
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded.
  8. Pass63,065 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    63,065 miles
    Test number
    649442245042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,061 miles (+2,823)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,061 miles
    Test number
    602085852657
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass60,238 miles (+2,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    60,238 miles
    Test number
    448780545146
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f + rear (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass57,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    574445852769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,838 miles (+2,035)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    821756793608
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
  13. Pass55,803 miles (+7,074)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    55,803 miles
    Test number
    779942478900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,729 miles
    Test number
    489189515059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail48,729 miles (+2,055)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,729 miles
    Test number
    949979815043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  16. Pass46,674 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,674 miles
    Test number
    696159124061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,182 miles (+7,179)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    129711423439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,003 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,003 miles
    Test number
    837942632044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades are starting to smeer
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is perishing
  19. Fail37,002 miles (+8,004)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,002 miles
    Test number
    129641132429
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades are starting to smeer
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is perishing
  20. Pass28,998 miles (+8,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,998 miles
    Test number
    628537211034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass20,558 miles (+8,477)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    20,558 miles
    Test number
    723806720047
    • NoteAccident damage to drivers door
    • NoteFront pads wearing low
  22. Pass12,081 miles (+7,053)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    12,081 miles
    Test number
    620583019015
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteTested wet
  23. Pass5,028 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    5,028 miles
    Test number
    113919128478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    5,026 miles
    Test number
    194908008434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T121 TEG

Does T121 TEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 TEG is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 TEG?
The MOT on T121 TEG is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 TEG done?
T121 TEG was recorded at 77,024 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 3,895 miles a year.
Has T121 TEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 TEG has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T121 TEG 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 T121 TEG find?
T121 TEG passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both side; nearside rear coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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