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

T255 TFEMOT history

T255 TFE is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 69,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
69,323 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T255 TFE
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
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T255 TFE was last recorded at 69,323 miles on 21 Aug 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,288 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
1,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,323 miles
  • 2024 – 68,019 miles
  • 2023 – 67,808 miles
  • 2022 – 67,571 miles
  • 2021 – 67,143 miles
  • 2019 – 66,683 miles
  • 2018 – 65,450 miles
  • 2006 – 55,375 miles
  • 2005 – 47,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,323 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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005

Full MOT history

12 tests since 1 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,323 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    69,323 miles
    Test number
    4656712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,288 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,288 miles
    Test number
    4593569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,019 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,019 miles
    Test number
    3322228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,808 miles (+237)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,808 miles
    Test number
    2171111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,571 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    67,571 miles
    Test number
    969327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,143 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    67,143 miles
    Test number
    23222944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,683 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    66,683 miles
    Test number
    20655646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,450 miles (+10,075)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    19135276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,375 miles1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,375 miles
    Test number
    273572556439
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOFF SIDE REAR BRAKE BACKPLATE DAMP POSS INTERNAL FLUID LEAK ADVISE STRIP AND INSPECT
  10. Pass55,375 miles (+8,055)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    55,375 miles
    Test number
    564032756121
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOFF SIDE REAR BRAKE BACKPLATE DAMP POSS INTERNAL FLUID LEAK ADVISE STRIP AND INSPECT
  11. Pass47,320 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    47,320 miles
    Test number
    451864955157
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Fail47,316 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,316 miles
    Test number
    543542855131
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T255 TFE

Does T255 TFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T255 TFE expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T255 TFE?
The MOT on T255 TFE expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T255 TFE done?
T255 TFE was recorded at 69,323 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2025, an average of 1,088 miles a year.
Has T255 TFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T255 TFE has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T255 TFE 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 T255 TFE find?
T255 TFE passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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