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

T277 KAJMOT history

T277 KAJ is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 22 MOT tests, with 56,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
56,746 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
10 passed · 12 failed
Per year
805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T277 KAJ
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
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T277 KAJ was last recorded at 56,746 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,745 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,746 miles
  • 2025 – 56,685 miles
  • 2013 – 55,414 miles
  • 2011 – 54,374 miles
  • 2010 – 53,758 miles
  • 2009 – 52,429 miles
  • 2008 – 49,733 miles
  • 2007 – 46,599 miles
  • 2006 – 43,690 miles
  • 2005 – 39,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,746 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.

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

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underside covered in black underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,746 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    56,746 miles
    Test number
    771892326210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail56,745 miles (+60)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,745 miles
    Test number
    365812732274
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass56,685 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    56,685 miles
    Test number
    699737532100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in black underseal

  4. Fail56,677 miles (+1,263)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,677 miles
    Test number
    970524012341
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in black underseal

  5. Pass55,414 miles (+39)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,414 miles
    Test number
    826131773231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Fail55,375 miles (+16)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,375 miles
    Test number
    836445203249
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail55,359 miles (+985)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,359 miles
    Test number
    727604483090
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass54,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,374 miles
    Test number
    585575961159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,374 miles (+616)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,374 miles
    Test number
    579375461119
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass53,758 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,758 miles
    Test number
    934954550150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail53,674 miles (+1,245)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,674 miles
    Test number
    824156840183
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass52,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,429 miles
    Test number
    543992069122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,429 miles (+2,696)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,429 miles
    Test number
    131939859121
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  14. Pass49,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,733 miles
    Test number
    241402568121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,733 miles (+13)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,733 miles
    Test number
    273181268479
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail49,720 miles (+3,121)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,720 miles
    Test number
    941924758140
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass46,599 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,599 miles
    Test number
    320524437145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,596 miles (+2,906)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,596 miles
    Test number
    792601937110
    • DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass43,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    43,690 miles
    Test number
    731934146194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,690 miles (+3,902)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,690 miles
    Test number
    300283646125
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass39,788 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2006
    Odometer
    39,788 miles
    Test number
    660196725152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,682 miles2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,682 miles
    Test number
    622157415128
    • DangerousNearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Questions about T277 KAJ

Does T277 KAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T277 KAJ is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T277 KAJ?
The MOT on T277 KAJ is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T277 KAJ done?
T277 KAJ was recorded at 56,746 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 805 miles a year.
Has T277 KAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T277 KAJ has failed 12 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T277 KAJ 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 T277 KAJ find?
T277 KAJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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