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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T131 SPGMOT history

T131 SPG is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2025
Mileage
75,211 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T131 SPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T131 SPG was last recorded at 75,211 miles on 15 Nov 2024, 378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2016: 68,656 miles, lower than 74,617 miles on 17 Feb 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,833 miles · 17 May 2023
Between the last two tests
378 miles
Average per year
2,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 75,211 miles
  • 2023 – 74,833 miles
  • 2022 – 74,316 miles
  • 2020 – 73,670 miles
  • 2019 – 72,624 miles
  • 2018 – 71,926 miles
  • 2017 – 70,373 miles
  • 2016 – 68,657 miles
  • 2015 – 74,617 miles
  • 2014 – 66,119 miles
  • 2013 – 64,412 miles
  • 2012 – 61,998 miles
  • 2011 – 59,286 miles
  • 2010 – 55,926 miles
  • 2009 – 52,146 miles
  • 2008 – 47,030 miles
  • 2007 – 41,539 miles
  • 2006 – 36,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,211 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,211 miles (+378)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,211 miles
    Test number
    328858178004
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass74,833 miles (+517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,833 miles
    Test number
    759474547169
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass74,316 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,316 miles
    Test number
    202948746165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass73,670 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,670 miles
    Test number
    819858407857
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play generally (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill )(attention recommended (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill)(attention recommended (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail73,670 miles (+1,046)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,670 miles
    Test number
    427702255990
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play generally (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill )(attention recommended (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill)(attention recommended (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass72,624 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,624 miles
    Test number
    452765025947
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFRONT SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT WOULD BENEFIT FROM ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail72,624 miles (+698)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,624 miles
    Test number
    482068269351
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOORPAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOORPAN (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFRONT SUSPENSION RIDE HEIGHT WOULD BENEFIT FROM ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,926 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    71,926 miles
    Test number
    885403885238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail71,926 miles (+1,553)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,926 miles
    Test number
    321233987646
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass70,373 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,373 miles
    Test number
    380968371124
    • AdvisoryNain in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail70,372 miles (+1,715)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,372 miles
    Test number
    109055911382
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage head light unit (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass68,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,657 miles
    Test number
    748509114962
    • AdvisoryDeterioration in exhaust system

  13. Fail68,656 miles (-5,961)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,656 miles
    Test number
    807600161788
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryDeterioration in exhaust system

  14. Pass74,617 miles (+8,498)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,617 miles
    Test number
    776298545094
    • NoteFront tyres worn smooth on inner edge

  15. Pass66,119 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,119 miles
    Test number
    795518644005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,412 miles (+2,414)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,412 miles
    Test number
    197355943466
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCorrosion in nearside quarter panel
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  17. Pass61,998 miles (+2,712)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,998 miles
    Test number
    935434142012
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBorderline deterioration/corrosion in both rear shock absorber under arch mounting washers, recommend attention.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge, recommend attention.
    • NoteOffside outer sill corroded & holed
    • NoteSlight free play in both nearside & offside lower ball joints.

  18. Pass59,286 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,286 miles
    Test number
    779852741059
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber top mounting washers corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge
    • NoteOffside outer sill corroded & holed
    • NoteSlight wear in both nearside & offside lower swivel/ball joints

  19. Fail59,286 miles (+3,360)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,286 miles
    Test number
    107621441499
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to wear bars
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on inner edge
    • NoteOffside outer sill corroded & holed
    • NoteSlight wear in both nearside & offside lower swivel/ball joints

  20. Pass55,926 miles (+3,780)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,926 miles
    Test number
    981506640029
    • NoteCorrosion in - offside boot area & offside rear upper arch area.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low

  21. Pass52,146 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    52,146 miles
    Test number
    174287649097
    • NoteWiper arms weak

  22. Fail52,138 miles (+5,108)3 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,138 miles
    Test number
    231767049054
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside outer sill corroded and holed
    • NoteWiper arms weak

  23. Pass47,030 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,030 miles
    Test number
    921845248052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  24. Fail47,030 miles (+5,491)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,030 miles
    Test number
    120845348049
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear service & parking brake efficiencys poor
    • NoteUnable to see front inner brake pad thickness clearly

  25. Pass41,539 miles (+5,119)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    41,539 miles
    Test number
    422074047026
    • NoteSlight play in nearside upper ball joint

  26. Pass36,420 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    36,420 miles
    Test number
    170884546490
    • NoteAdvises as per test no.590394446039

  27. Fail36,420 miles1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,420 miles
    Test number
    590394446039
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight wear/movement both nearside swivel joints

Questions about T131 SPG

Does T131 SPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T131 SPG expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T131 SPG?
The MOT on T131 SPG expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T131 SPG done?
T131 SPG was recorded at 75,211 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2024, an average of 2,068 miles a year.
Has T131 SPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T131 SPG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T131 SPG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T131 SPG find?
T131 SPG passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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