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Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T198 EJBMOT history

T198 EJB is a black petrol Rover Mini first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 4,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Mar 2023
Mileage
4,801 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2022
MOT tests
27
14 passed · 13 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T198 EJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T198 EJB was last recorded at 4,801 miles on 15 Mar 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2011: 73,321 miles, lower than 73,338 miles on 5 Jul 2011.
  • 18 Aug 2017: 12,576 miles, lower than 97,719 miles on 22 Jul 2016.
  • 14 Nov 2018: 3,361 miles, lower than 12,945 miles on 19 Aug 2017.

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
4,798 miles · 14 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
3 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 4,801 miles
  • 2019 – 3,398 miles
  • 2018 – 3,361 miles
  • 2017 – 12,945 miles
  • 2016 – 97,719 miles
  • 2015 – 87,170 miles
  • 2014 – 75,416 miles
  • 2013 – 73,654 miles
  • 2012 – 73,566 miles
  • 2011 – 73,321 miles
  • 2010 – 71,779 miles
  • 2009 – 70,725 miles
  • 2008 – 69,993 miles
  • 2007 – 68,603 miles
  • 2006 – 67,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass4,801 miles
  • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear light age realated underside surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2013

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass4,801 miles (+3)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    4,801 miles
    Test number
    391716979606
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear light age realated underside surface corrosion

  2. Fail4,798 miles (+1,400)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,798 miles
    Test number
    404303609098
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear light age realated underside surface corrosion

  3. Pass3,398 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    3,398 miles
    Test number
    435104761966
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant cap missing

  4. Fail3,376 miles (+15)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,376 miles
    Test number
    870807260284
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant cap missing

  5. Fail3,361 miles (-9,584)3 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,361 miles
    Test number
    371079295391
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently seat mounting to body box section corroded through allowing excess movement (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to over heating (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radious arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from coolant bottle
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor, requires new securing tie, gaitor does not come off the joint
    • AdvisoryOffside front sill corroded through inside door

  6. Pass12,945 miles (+369)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    12,945 miles
    Test number
    954449402966
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Fail12,576 miles (-85,143)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,576 miles
    Test number
    108632784931
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass97,719 miles (+10,549)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,719 miles
    Test number
    937299267536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,170 miles
    Test number
    668085915215
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Fail87,170 miles (+11,754)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,170 miles
    Test number
    697178605287
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass75,416 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    75,416 miles
    Test number
    286429804230
    • NoteBoth doors corroeded
    • NoteRear number plate fayeded

  12. Fail75,416 miles (+1,762)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,416 miles
    Test number
    355802504202
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth doors corroeded
    • NoteRear number plate fayeded

  13. Pass73,654 miles (+1)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,654 miles
    Test number
    345544813218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteHandbrake cable tight in o/s/ quadrant
    • NoteSlight movement in steering rack mountings.

  14. Fail73,653 miles (+87)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,653 miles
    Test number
    119904203223
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteHandbrake cable tight in o/s/ quadrant
    • NoteSlight movement in steering rack mountings.

  15. Pass73,566 miles (+39)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,566 miles
    Test number
    737773432214
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion started o/s/f floor and o/s/r floor/sill.

  16. Fail73,527 miles (+206)5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,527 miles
    Test number
    179971222295
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion started o/s/f floor and o/s/r floor/sill.
    • NoteFront of n/s sill slightly corroded.

  17. Pass73,321 miles (-17)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    73,321 miles
    Test number
    428410201215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside parking and service brake requirements just met.

  18. Fail73,338 miles (+1,559)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,338 miles
    Test number
    256646781410
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  19. Pass71,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,779 miles
    Test number
    163546980147
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  20. Fail71,779 miles (+1,054)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,779 miles
    Test number
    603146980146
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  21. Pass70,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,725 miles
    Test number
    491014709234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,725 miles (+732)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,725 miles
    Test number
    251274409271
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass69,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,993 miles
    Test number
    600140118274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  24. Fail69,993 miles (+1,390)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,993 miles
    Test number
    362547108246
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  25. Pass68,603 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,603 miles
    Test number
    164211917259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Fail68,603 miles (+1,199)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,603 miles
    Test number
    471471917281
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass67,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,404 miles
    Test number
    770537506277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T198 EJB

Does T198 EJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T198 EJB expired on 14 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T198 EJB?
The MOT on T198 EJB expired on 14 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T198 EJB done?
T198 EJB was recorded at 4,801 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2022.
Has T198 EJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T198 EJB has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T198 EJB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 19 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T198 EJB find?
T198 EJB passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; rear light age realated underside surface corrosion.

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