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Rover Mini

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

T21 DVLMOT history

T21 DVL is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 27,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2025
Mileage
27,371 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 DVL
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 DVL was last recorded at 27,371 miles on 21 Nov 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2011: 5,004 miles, lower than 57,221 miles on 5 Aug 2010.

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
27,370 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 27,371 miles
  • 2023 – 26,662 miles
  • 2022 – 25,251 miles
  • 2021 – 23,583 miles
  • 2020 – 21,728 miles
  • 2019 – 21,326 miles
  • 2018 – 19,989 miles
  • 2017 – 18,667 miles
  • 2016 – 17,118 miles
  • 2015 – 15,122 miles
  • 2014 – 11,239 miles
  • 2013 – 8,461 miles
  • 2012 – 5,880 miles
  • 2011 – 5,004 miles
  • 2010 – 57,221 miles
  • 2006 – 53,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,371 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play top ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,371 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    27,371 miles
    Test number
    583596112886
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail27,370 miles (+708)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,370 miles
    Test number
    957260093195
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass26,662 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    26,662 miles
    Test number
    976217513795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail26,662 miles (+1,411)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,662 miles
    Test number
    389924162464
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass25,251 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    25,251 miles
    Test number
    546384675790
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail25,249 miles (+1,666)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,249 miles
    Test number
    862623305081
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass23,583 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    23,583 miles
    Test number
    889136702307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail23,583 miles (+1,855)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,583 miles
    Test number
    470427185398
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass21,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    21,728 miles
    Test number
    169082504689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail21,728 miles (+402)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,728 miles
    Test number
    932931459375
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass21,326 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    21,326 miles
    Test number
    266479753162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    19,989 miles
    Test number
    623336797143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail19,989 miles (+1,322)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,989 miles
    Test number
    808983088071
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached tear drop mount (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached tear drop mount (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass18,667 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    18,667 miles
    Test number
    870361378933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play top ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail18,663 miles (+1,545)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,663 miles
    Test number
    121169442392
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tear drop (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tear drop (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL BY SEAT MNOUNT (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play top ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass17,118 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    17,118 miles
    Test number
    846581742535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,122 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    15,122 miles
    Test number
    726656715205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,239 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    11,239 miles
    Test number
    258869314244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail10,824 miles (+2,363)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,824 miles
    Test number
    349490914476
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass8,461 miles (+2,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    8,461 miles
    Test number
    345206003218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass5,880 miles (+876)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    5,880 miles
    Test number
    899751122219
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSrs light on

  22. Pass5,004 miles (-52,217)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    5,004 miles
    Test number
    696693511200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,221 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    57,221 miles
    Test number
    923587710275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,149 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,149 miles
    Test number
    754720690044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  25. Fail57,135 miles (+3,316)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,135 miles
    Test number
    143678580497
    • FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  26. Pass53,819 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,819 miles
    Test number
    531821286031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,746 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,746 miles
    Test number
    824935176052
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T21 DVL

Does T21 DVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T21 DVL expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T21 DVL?
The MOT on T21 DVL expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T21 DVL done?
T21 DVL was recorded at 27,371 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2024.
Has T21 DVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 DVL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T21 DVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T21 DVL find?
T21 DVL passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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