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Multi-colour · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T206 MECMOT history

T206 MEC is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
72,566 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T206 MEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T206 MEC was last recorded at 72,566 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Mar 2013: 60,029 miles, lower than 64,846 miles on 22 Feb 2012.
  • 19 May 2014: 65,736 miles, lower than 65,789 miles on 4 Apr 2014.

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
72,559 miles · 15 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,566 miles
  • 2016 – 71,143 miles
  • 2015 – 67,887 miles
  • 2014 – 65,736 miles
  • 2013 – 60,029 miles
  • 2012 – 64,846 miles
  • 2011 – 48,691 miles
  • 2010 – 44,053 miles
  • 2009 – 42,697 miles
  • 2008 – 42,097 miles
  • 2007 – 35,768 miles
  • 2006 – 31,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,566 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,566 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    72,566 miles
    Test number
    808178760881
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,559 miles (+1,416)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,559 miles
    Test number
    429361784460
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ns and os floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,143 miles (+3,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,143 miles
    Test number
    386822523980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  4. Pass67,887 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    67,887 miles
    Test number
    669964778404
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail67,879 miles (+2,143)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,879 miles
    Test number
    590527479918
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror missing
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  6. Pass65,736 miles (-53)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,736 miles
    Test number
    306599934114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,789 miles (+5,760)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,789 miles
    Test number
    836504294005
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass60,029 miles (-4,817)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,029 miles
    Test number
    937620973017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,846 miles (+16,155)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,846 miles
    Test number
    269683452089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,691 miles (+4,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,691 miles
    Test number
    115811461002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass44,053 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,053 miles
    Test number
    402360350021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,697 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,697 miles
    Test number
    790175669037
    • NoteRear wheel arches rusting within 30cm of both rear shock top mount areas

  13. Fail42,697 miles (+600)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,697 miles
    Test number
    424374469041
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear wheel arches rusting within 30cm of both rear shock top mount areas

  14. Fail42,097 miles (+1,903)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,097 miles
    Test number
    204735048205
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureVehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOne touch wipers inop. rusty hole under o/s/f headlight. all tyres 3mm and wearing on inner edges. slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint. slight play in n/s/r top ball joint. gear change oil seal leaking. last service in 2006 in book.

  15. Pass40,194 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,194 miles
    Test number
    261320668082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,768 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,768 miles
    Test number
    762275067062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail35,766 miles (+4,204)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,766 miles
    Test number
    513761367050
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass31,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    31,562 miles
    Test number
    821029456023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T206 MEC

Does T206 MEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T206 MEC is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T206 MEC?
The MOT on T206 MEC is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T206 MEC done?
T206 MEC was recorded at 72,566 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 2,020 miles a year.
Has T206 MEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T206 MEC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T206 MEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 11 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T206 MEC find?
T206 MEC passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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