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Rover Mini

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T157 HFVMOT history

T157 HFV is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 68,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2025
Mileage
68,982 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T157 HFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T157 HFV was last recorded at 68,982 miles on 13 Jun 2024, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,886 miles · 26 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
1,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 68,982 miles
  • 2023 – 68,886 miles
  • 2021 – 68,663 miles
  • 2019 – 68,361 miles
  • 2018 – 67,713 miles
  • 2017 – 67,697 miles
  • 2015 – 65,932 miles
  • 2014 – 62,428 miles
  • 2013 – 60,718 miles
  • 2011 – 59,660 miles
  • 2010 – 54,875 miles
  • 2008 – 53,640 miles
  • 2007 – 52,214 miles
  • 2006 – 44,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,982 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,982 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,982 miles
    Test number
    420145573425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail68,886 miles (+18)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,886 miles
    Test number
    549607875975
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel pipe and filter corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail68,868 miles (+205)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,868 miles
    Test number
    935014439376
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass68,663 miles (+302)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,663 miles
    Test number
    514962674226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,361 miles (+648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,361 miles
    Test number
    936120845574
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroding

  6. Pass67,713 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,713 miles
    Test number
    248914377191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,697 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,697 miles
    Test number
    694773025771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,680 miles (+1,748)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,680 miles
    Test number
    542806404340
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  9. Pass65,932 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,932 miles
    Test number
    139596975167
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteRear fuel pipe corroded

  10. Fail65,932 miles (+3,504)9 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,932 miles
    Test number
    998264775135
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteRear fuel pipe corroded

  11. Pass62,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,428 miles
    Test number
    449995654131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail62,428 miles (+1,710)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,428 miles
    Test number
    836795354141
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail60,718 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,718 miles
    Test number
    299747913272
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass60,718 miles (+1,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,718 miles
    Test number
    708547513277
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass59,660 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,660 miles
    Test number
    888872681143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,634 miles (+4,759)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,634 miles
    Test number
    117015751453
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOuter Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass54,875 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,875 miles
    Test number
    510559200072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r arch missing tyre outside of bodywork

  18. Fail54,875 miles (+1,235)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,875 miles
    Test number
    863828400050
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r arch missing tyre outside of bodywork

  19. Pass53,640 miles (+1,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    53,640 miles
    Test number
    161863288245
    • 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)

  20. Pass52,214 miles (+7,222)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,214 miles
    Test number
    143048977281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,992 miles
    Test number
    581676336254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,992 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,992 miles
    Test number
    360716136481
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T157 HFV

Does T157 HFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T157 HFV expired on 12 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T157 HFV?
The MOT on T157 HFV expired on 12 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T157 HFV done?
T157 HFV was recorded at 68,982 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2024, an average of 1,347 miles a year.
Has T157 HFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T157 HFV has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T157 HFV 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 T157 HFV find?
T157 HFV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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