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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T211 DFRMOT history

T211 DFR is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 97,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2023
Mileage
97,952 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2022
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T211 DFR
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
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T211 DFR was last recorded at 97,952 miles on 26 Aug 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,950 miles · 15 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 97,952 miles
  • 2021 – 97,930 miles
  • 2019 – 97,116 miles
  • 2014 – 96,782 miles
  • 2013 – 94,483 miles
  • 2009 – 94,334 miles
  • 2008 – 87,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,952 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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

13 tests since 31 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,952 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,952 miles
    Test number
    1043649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,950 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,950 miles
    Test number
    1007713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail97,930 miles (+814)5 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,930 miles
    Test number
    308189018567
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass97,116 miles (+334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,116 miles
    Test number
    585741572079
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll welding heavily undersealed
  5. Pass96,782 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,782 miles
    Test number
    987453224295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Fail96,702 miles (+2,219)16 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,702 miles
    Test number
    988343214293
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  7. Pass94,483 miles (+149)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,483 miles
    Test number
    368408123407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,334 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    94,334 miles
    Test number
    744685149321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  9. Fail94,334 miles (+6,742)5 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,334 miles
    Test number
    773793649335
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  10. Pass87,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,592 miles
    Test number
    250313668208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail87,592 miles (+7,380)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,592 miles
    Test number
    180733468226
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
  12. Pass80,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    80,212 miles
    Test number
    974712738024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,212 miles16 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,212 miles
    Test number
    850251738078
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoot floor corroded and holed
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn out of shape
    • NoteOffside front floor holed and corroded

Questions about T211 DFR

Does T211 DFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T211 DFR expired on 25 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T211 DFR?
The MOT on T211 DFR expired on 25 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T211 DFR done?
T211 DFR was recorded at 97,952 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2022, an average of 1,218 miles a year.
Has T211 DFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T211 DFR has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T211 DFR 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 T211 DFR find?
T211 DFR passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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