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Blue and Cream · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T196 SPGMOT history

T196 SPG is a blue and cream petrol Rover Mini first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 52,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2025
Mileage
52,510 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T196 SPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue and Cream
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T196 SPG was last recorded at 52,510 miles on 24 Jun 2024, 118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,392 miles · 22 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
118 miles
Average per year
1,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 52,510 miles
  • 2023 – 52,392 miles
  • 2022 – 52,149 miles
  • 2021 – 51,988 miles
  • 2020 – 51,616 miles
  • 2019 – 51,137 miles
  • 2018 – 50,194 miles
  • 2017 – 49,783 miles
  • 2016 – 49,387 miles
  • 2015 – 48,373 miles
  • 2014 – 44,715 miles
  • 2013 – 42,046 miles
  • 2012 – 39,731 miles
  • 2011 – 37,132 miles
  • 2010 – 34,187 miles
  • 2009 – 29,576 miles
  • 2008 – 25,012 miles
  • 2007 – 21,281 miles
  • 2006 – 19,015 miles
  • 2005 – 16,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,510 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,510 miles (+118)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    52,510 miles
    Test number
    944195914662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass52,392 miles (+243)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    52,392 miles
    Test number
    585945656629
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass52,149 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    52,149 miles
    Test number
    347440353016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,988 miles (+372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    51,988 miles
    Test number
    395935390138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass51,616 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    51,616 miles
    Test number
    463650002552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,137 miles (+943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    155241508386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play trunions (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play trunions (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass50,194 miles (+411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    903466906687
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass49,783 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,783 miles
    Test number
    789864171760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre becoming perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre becoming perished and cracked

  9. Fail49,769 miles (+382)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,769 miles
    Test number
    267028884917
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre becoming perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre becoming perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak g/box rear seal and rocker gasket

  10. Pass49,387 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,387 miles
    Test number
    283864798269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail49,385 miles (+1,012)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,385 miles
    Test number
    336016709463
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort 40 / 40 (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort 50 / 60 (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass48,373 miles (+3,658)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    48,373 miles
    Test number
    959927175103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass44,715 miles (+2,669)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,715 miles
    Test number
    235645474411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass42,046 miles (+2,315)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,046 miles
    Test number
    879440873132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edges

  15. Pass39,731 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,731 miles
    Test number
    597328372192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Fail39,731 miles (+2,599)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,731 miles
    Test number
    757257472121
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass37,132 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,132 miles
    Test number
    466465671104
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail37,132 miles (+2,945)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,132 miles
    Test number
    618165071173
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass34,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,187 miles
    Test number
    821426470125
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail34,187 miles (+4,611)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,187 miles
    Test number
    201376870123
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass29,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,576 miles
    Test number
    300187779134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,576 miles (+4,564)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,576 miles
    Test number
    231347179124
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass25,012 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,012 miles
    Test number
    294217278468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Fail25,012 miles (+3,731)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,012 miles
    Test number
    353177578189
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass21,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,281 miles
    Test number
    492420677166
    • 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)

  26. Fail21,281 miles (+2,266)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,281 miles
    Test number
    892419667109
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  27. Pass19,015 miles (+2,295)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,015 miles
    Test number
    961987276117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    16,720 miles
    Test number
    884078775121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T196 SPG

Does T196 SPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T196 SPG expired on 23 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T196 SPG?
The MOT on T196 SPG expired on 23 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T196 SPG done?
T196 SPG was recorded at 52,510 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2024, an average of 1,884 miles a year.
Has T196 SPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T196 SPG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on T196 SPG 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 T196 SPG find?
T196 SPG passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension component ball joint has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front upper suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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