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Rover Mini

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T217 UAPMOT history

T217 UAP is a purple petrol Rover Mini first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
81,823 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T217 UAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T217 UAP was last recorded at 81,823 miles on 8 May 2026, 189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,634 miles · 11 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
189 miles
Average per year
1,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,823 miles
  • 2024 – 81,634 miles
  • 2021 – 81,605 miles
  • 2019 – 81,164 miles
  • 2018 – 80,829 miles
  • 2017 – 80,173 miles
  • 2016 – 79,704 miles
  • 2015 – 78,943 miles
  • 2014 – 75,705 miles
  • 2011 – 75,481 miles
  • 2010 – 70,726 miles
  • 2009 – 65,198 miles
  • 2007 – 59,214 miles
  • 2006 – 54,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,823 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,823 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    81,823 miles
    Test number
    975285600516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,634 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,634 miles
    Test number
    923806798549
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail81,630 miles (+25)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,630 miles
    Test number
    963516735018
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,605 miles (+441)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,605 miles
    Test number
    397635099108
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,164 miles (+335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,164 miles
    Test number
    508069944252
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom swivel joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,829 miles (+656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,829 miles
    Test number
    561504080836
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint swivel (2.5.B.1a)

  7. Pass80,173 miles (+469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,173 miles
    Test number
    714612228458
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint swivel joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass79,704 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,704 miles
    Test number
    479563788342
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Fail79,701 miles (+758)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,701 miles
    Test number
    760703305672
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass78,943 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,943 miles
    Test number
    647042915129
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Fail78,912 miles (+3,207)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,912 miles
    Test number
    955164205108
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteMany sigms of corrosion and corrosion repairs
    • NoteWipers poor

  12. Pass75,705 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,705 miles
    Test number
    397820204157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,481 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,481 miles
    Test number
    645646941092
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wings 'A' post covers scuttle and grill area corroded and holed
    • NoteBoth track rod ends mis-aligned
    • NoteOffside headlamp lens cracked but beam pattern and light output are unaffected

  14. Pass75,481 miles (+4,755)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,481 miles
    Test number
    989986441000
    • NoteBoth front wings 'A' post covers scuttle and grill area corroded and holed
    • NoteBoth track rod ends mis-aligned
    • NoteOffside headlamp lens cracked but beam pattern and light output are unaffected

  15. Pass70,726 miles (+45)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,726 miles
    Test number
    623928840019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f floor corroded
    • NoteO/s headlamp cracked
    • NoteO/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed
    • NoteO/s/f wheel arch missing
    • NoteO/s/f wing corroded and holed

  16. Fail70,681 miles (+5,483)3 failures5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,681 miles
    Test number
    172243240021
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f floor corroded
    • NoteO/s headlamp cracked
    • NoteO/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed
    • NoteO/s/f wheel arch missing
    • NoteO/s/f wing corroded and holed

  17. Pass65,198 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,198 miles
    Test number
    444787549068
    • NoteO/s front wheel arch missing

  18. Fail65,188 miles (+5,974)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,188 miles
    Test number
    970693749064
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s front wheel arch missing

  19. Pass59,214 miles (+4,761)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    59,214 miles
    Test number
    644932657307
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass54,453 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    54,453 miles
    Test number
    560978146369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T217 UAP

Does T217 UAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T217 UAP is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T217 UAP?
The MOT on T217 UAP is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T217 UAP done?
T217 UAP was recorded at 81,823 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 1,411 miles a year.
Has T217 UAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T217 UAP has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T217 UAP 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 T217 UAP find?
T217 UAP passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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