
Rover Mini
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc
T185 SFGMOT history
T185 SFG is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,163 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 92,163 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,182 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T185 SFG
- 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
- 26 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T185 SFG was last recorded at 92,163 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 92,113 miles · 15 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 50 miles
- Average per year
- 2,182 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,163 miles
- 2024 – 92,113 miles
- 2023 – 92,031 miles
- 2022 – 91,837 miles
- 2021 – 91,643 miles
- 2020 – 91,521 miles
- 2019 – 91,300 miles
- 2018 – 90,944 miles
- 2017 – 90,700 miles
- 2016 – 90,224 miles
- 2015 – 89,838 miles
- 2014 – 89,484 miles
- 2013 – 89,131 miles
- 2012 – 80,273 miles
- 2011 – 73,607 miles
- 2010 – 69,901 miles
- 2009 – 63,147 miles
- 2008 – 51,052 miles
- 2007 – 49,175 miles
- 2006 – 47,599 miles
What the latest MOT found
- Advisory1x stud snapped on exhaust manifold to down pipe joint ( secure and not blowing ), exhaust deteriorating in places and rear rubber perishing
- AdvisoryBoth outer cv boots perished
- AdvisoryKnock in steering when shaking / going lock to lock, slight movement from rack to mount and movement in front subframe bushes when shaking steering, slight play/kick in n/s of steering
- AdvisoryN/s rear tyre cracking
- AdvisoryN/s side repeater dim, o/s side repeater fading, o/s beam image slightly poor and lamp slightly loose at top
- AdvisoryOuter sills at front corroding up into inner wheel arch, corrosion on front valance, in places on sills ( more n/s) and at rear in places
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s rear trailing arm pivot, slight play in o/s rear trailing arm pivot, engine upper stabiliser mount bushes poor and have movement
- AdvisoryWipers poor clearing and judder, drivers seat belt buckle surround missing
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.
Drivers seat belt buckle surround missing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012
Brake servo corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,163 miles (+50)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 92,163 miles
- Test number
- 783499166319
- Advisory1x stud snapped on exhaust manifold to down pipe joint ( secure and not blowing ), exhaust deteriorating in places and rear rubber perishing
- AdvisoryBoth outer cv boots perished
- AdvisoryKnock in steering when shaking / going lock to lock, slight movement from rack to mount and movement in front subframe bushes when shaking steering, slight play/kick in n/s of steering
- AdvisoryN/s rear tyre cracking
- AdvisoryN/s side repeater dim, o/s side repeater fading, o/s beam image slightly poor and lamp slightly loose at top
- AdvisoryOuter sills at front corroding up into inner wheel arch, corrosion on front valance, in places on sills ( more n/s) and at rear in places
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s rear trailing arm pivot, slight play in o/s rear trailing arm pivot, engine upper stabiliser mount bushes poor and have movement
- AdvisoryWipers poor clearing and judder, drivers seat belt buckle surround missing
Pass92,113 miles (+82)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 92,113 miles
- Test number
- 488887308204
- Advisory1x nut missing off exhaust manifold ( not blowing at present ), 1x fixing snapped on manifold to downpipe ( secure and not blowing ), flexi slight damaged, slight blow cat to rear joint, rear exhaust rubber splitting
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded, corrosion in places under bonnet, on underside floor in places ( more on o/s ), outer sills, front and rear valance
- AdvisoryCoolant hose chaffed on fuel pipes, rear tyres perishing in places, front outer cv boots perished ( more o/s)
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt buckle surround missing
- AdvisoryEngine upper stabiliser mount bushes worn and movement evident, slight play n/s front lower ball joint, slight play/movement in rear trailing arm pivots ( more so o/s )
- AdvisoryHeadlamps slightly loose at top, headlamp aims on lower limit, n/s side repeater dim, n/s front indicator fading at bottom, o/s number plate slighlt dim
- AdvisoryKnock in steering rack when going lock to lock, play and kick in n/s of steering
- AdvisoryWipers smear and judder, operation slightly poor, washers weak/slightly poor
Pass92,031 miles (+194)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 92,031 miles
- Test number
- 261031237418
- Advisory1x fixing broken on exhaust manifold to downpipe joint ( secure and not blowing ), slight blow cat to rear section joint, exhaust flexi slightly damaged, exhaust rubber perished at rear
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded, corrosion in places on underside - at rear, n/s sill, front valance and floor on o/s
- AdvisoryCoolant hoses slightly chaffed with fuel pipes
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt buckle surround missing
- AdvisoryKnock from steering rack area when going lock to lock, slight play in n/s of steering
- AdvisoryN/s outer cv boot perished ( o/s outer cv slightly perished ), front suspension slightly worn
- AdvisoryN/s side repeater dim/dark, n/s front indicator faded at bottom, o/s number plate light abit dim
- AdvisoryO/s wiper judders
- AdvisoryRear tyres perishing in places
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s front lower ball joint, play in rear trailing arm pivots/ bushes, upper engine stabiliser mount bushes worn
Pass91,837 miles14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 91,837 miles
- Test number
- 648706370016
- Advisory1x fixing broken on exhaust manifold to downpipe joint ( joint secure and not blowing ). exhaust flexi joint slightly damaged, slight blow from cat to rear joint, rear exhaust rubber perished and worn away on one side
- AdvisorySTRONG ADVISE - STEERING RACK GAITORS DETERIORATED
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
- AdvisoryCoolant hose chaffed next by metal fuel pipe ( not touching at present )
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt buckle surround missing
- AdvisoryFront outer cv gaitors starting to perish, rear tyres starting to perish in places, some front and rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryNumber plate lights abit dim ( more o/s), n/s side repeater dim
- AdvisoryOil leak (s) evident
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s of steering, knock in steering when going lock to lock
- AdvisoryPlay in rear trailing arm bushes ( pivots )
- AdvisoryUnderside brake pipes covered in grease or underseal
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion evident in places, corrosion in inner wheel arches, corrosion in places
- AdvisoryUpper engine stabiliser mount front bush worn
- AdvisoryWipers and washers poor
Fail91,837 miles (+194)1 repaired14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,837 miles
- Test number
- 350779735824
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Advisory1x fixing broken on exhaust manifold to downpipe joint ( joint secure and not blowing ). exhaust flexi joint slightly damaged, slight blow from cat to rear joint, rear exhaust rubber perished and worn away on one side
- AdvisorySTRONG ADVISE - STEERING RACK GAITORS DETERIORATED
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
- AdvisoryCoolant hose chaffed next by metal fuel pipe ( not touching at present )
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt buckle surround missing
- AdvisoryFront outer cv gaitors starting to perish, rear tyres starting to perish in places, some front and rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
- AdvisoryNumber plate lights abit dim ( more o/s), n/s side repeater dim
- AdvisoryOil leak (s) evident
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s of steering, knock in steering when going lock to lock
- AdvisoryPlay in rear trailing arm bushes ( pivots )
- AdvisoryUnderside brake pipes covered in grease or underseal
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion evident in places, corrosion in inner wheel arches, corrosion in places
- AdvisoryUpper engine stabiliser mount front bush worn
- AdvisoryWipers and washers poor
Pass91,643 miles (+122)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 91,643 miles
- Test number
- 494557792503
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
- AdvisoryDrivers seat belt buckle surround missing
- AdvisoryExhaust flexi slightly damaged, slight blow from rear cat to pipe joint and rear rubber perished
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s of steering
- AdvisoryPlay in rear trailing arm bushes
- AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perish
- AdvisorySteering rack gaitors deteriorated
- AdvisorySurface corrosion in places on underside
- AdvisoryUnderside brake pipes covered in grease and underseal
- AdvisoryWipers smear and judder
Pass91,521 miles (+221)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2021
- Odometer
- 91,521 miles
- Test number
- 972169555559
- AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass91,300 miles (+356)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 91,300 miles
- Test number
- 725154997816
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm slight play inner bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass90,944 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2019
- Odometer
- 90,944 miles
- Test number
- 629862333178
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail90,944 miles (+244)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,944 miles
- Test number
- 105530515362
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass90,700 miles (+476)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2018
- Odometer
- 90,700 miles
- Test number
- 603979635613
- AdvisoryBoth outer cv gaitors perished
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s front lower ball joint
- AdvisorySlight knock when turning lock to lock
- AdvisorySurface corrosion in places on outer sills and on underside
- AdvisoryWipers smear screen
Pass90,224 miles (+386)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 90,224 miles
- Test number
- 518290786437
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisorySlight play detected in steering rack
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f track rod end
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front hub area
Pass89,838 miles (+354)9 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2016
- Odometer
- 89,838 miles
- Test number
- 826978915153
- NoteSTRONG ADVISE - play in n/s front lower ball joint
- NoteBoth rear lamp lens poor condition (n/s worse)
- NoteClonking noise from inside steering rack when going lock to lock
- NoteCorrosion on underside in places
- NoteEngine wet with oil (around gear selector seal is worse)
- NoteN/s rear indicator faded
- NotePlay in both rear radius arms
- NotePlay in steering column
- NoteWipers smear screen
Pass89,484 miles (+22)15 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2015
- Odometer
- 89,484 miles
- Test number
- 427606124129
- NoteBolt snapped in flange between exhaust manifold and downpipe
- NoteCasing missing from o/s/f seat belt buckle
- NoteCentre exhaust corroded
- NoteCorrosion throughout vehicle
- NoteEngine corroded and wet with engine oil
- NoteFront exhaust flexi mesh worn/damaged
- NoteGear selector oil seal leaking oil
- NoteStonchips in windscreen
- NoteStrong advise - play in all front subframe mounts, causing movement when steering!
- NoteStrong advise - play in n/s steering track rod
- NoteStrong advise - poor welding repair to o/s/f outer sill and a small gap is evident between sill and front wing
- NoteStrong advise - poor welding repair to o/s/r floor pan
- NoteStrong advise - slight lift in n/s/f upper suspension balljoint
- NoteStrong advise - wipers do not self park
- NoteWiper blades smear screen
Fail89,462 miles (+331)1 failure1 advisory15 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,462 miles
- Test number
- 698747904109
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBolt snapped in flange between exhaust manifold and downpipe
- NoteCasing missing from o/s/f seat belt buckle
- NoteCentre exhaust corroded
- NoteCorrosion throughout vehicle
- NoteEngine corroded and wet with engine oil
- NoteFront exhaust flexi mesh worn/damaged
- NoteGear selector oil seal leaking oil
- NoteStonchips in windscreen
- NoteStrong advise - play in all front subframe mounts, causing movement when steering!
- NoteStrong advise - play in n/s steering track rod
- NoteStrong advise - poor welding repair to o/s/f outer sill and a small gap is evident between sill and front wing
- NoteStrong advise - poor welding repair to o/s/r floor pan
- NoteStrong advise - slight lift in n/s/f upper suspension balljoint
- NoteStrong advise - wipers do not self park
- NoteWiper blades smear screen
Pass89,131 miles18 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 89,131 miles
- Test number
- 258260423132
- NoteAll indicators discocoured
- NoteBoth outer sills corrodedd
- NoteCorrosion throughout body underside
- NoteCorrosion throughout vehicle body and within prescribed areas but not yet excessive
- NoteEngine and gearbox damp with oil
- NoteExhaust flexible joint worn
- NoteExhaust tailpipe rubber perished and partially melted by tailpipe
- NoteFront numberplate loose on nearside
- NoteFront shock absorber lower bushes perished
- NoteNearside front suspension slightly soft
- NoteOffside front seatbelt buckle casing broken/missing
- NoteOuter c.v boots perished
- NoteRear tyres perishing
- NoteSlight corrosion on underside brake pipes
- NoteSlight play in nearside front suspension upper balljoint
- NoteSlight play in rear suspension trailing arm front bushes, nearside worst
- NoteWashers misaligned
- NoteWipers dont self park and hit on windscreen surround
Fail89,131 miles (+8,858)7 failures18 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,131 miles
- Test number
- 728875313112
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
- NoteAll indicators discocoured
- NoteBoth outer sills corrodedd
- NoteCorrosion throughout body underside
- NoteCorrosion throughout vehicle body and within prescribed areas but not yet excessive
- NoteEngine and gearbox damp with oil
- NoteExhaust flexible joint worn
- NoteExhaust tailpipe rubber perished and partially melted by tailpipe
- NoteFront numberplate loose on nearside
- NoteFront shock absorber lower bushes perished
- NoteNearside front suspension slightly soft
- NoteOffside front seatbelt buckle casing broken/missing
- NoteOuter c.v boots perished
- NoteRear tyres perishing
- NoteSlight corrosion on underside brake pipes
- NoteSlight play in nearside front suspension upper balljoint
- NoteSlight play in rear suspension trailing arm front bushes, nearside worst
- NoteWashers misaligned
- NoteWipers dont self park and hit on windscreen surround
Pass80,273 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 80,273 miles
- Test number
- 496424002111
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWipers do not park
Fail80,273 miles (+6,666)13 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,273 miles
- Test number
- 368406292046
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWipers do not park
Pass73,607 miles (+3,706)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 73,607 miles
- Test number
- 399115671051
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass69,901 miles (+6,754)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 69,901 miles
- Test number
- 173429290005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,147 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 63,147 miles
- Test number
- 114173189034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,117 miles (+12,065)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,117 miles
- Test number
- 472923189087
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCorrosion to rear subframe mounting areas
- NoteGeneral under body corrosion
Pass51,052 miles (+1,877)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 51,052 miles
- Test number
- 762878638074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,175 miles (+1,576)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 49,175 miles
- Test number
- 622908057003
- 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)
Pass47,599 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 47,599 miles
- Test number
- 360749056071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,599 miles2 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,599 miles
- Test number
- 943254556023
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Questions about T185 SFG
- Does T185 SFG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T185 SFG is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T185 SFG?
- The MOT on T185 SFG is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T185 SFG done?
- T185 SFG was recorded at 92,163 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 2,182 miles a year.
- Has T185 SFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T185 SFG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on T185 SFG 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 T185 SFG find?
- T185 SFG passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: 1x stud snapped on exhaust manifold to down pipe joint ( secure and not blowing ), exhaust deteriorating in places and rear rubber perishing; both outer cv boots perished; knock in steering when shaking / going lock to lock, slight movement from rack to mount and movement in front subframe bushes when shaking steering, slight play/kick in n/s of steering, and 5 more.
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