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Rover Mini

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T288 FFMMOT history

T288 FFM is a black petrol Rover Mini first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 68,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
68,328 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T288 FFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T288 FFM was last recorded at 68,328 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 8,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,449 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,879 miles
Average per year
1,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,328 miles
  • 2025 – 59,449 miles
  • 2021 – 58,937 miles
  • 2017 – 57,536 miles
  • 2016 – 56,354 miles
  • 2015 – 55,029 miles
  • 2014 – 53,122 miles
  • 2013 – 52,626 miles
  • 2012 – 51,581 miles
  • 2011 – 46,565 miles
  • 2010 – 37,363 miles
  • 2006 – 32,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,328 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,328 miles (+8,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    68,328 miles
    Test number
    986250217246
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  2. Pass59,449 miles (+512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    59,449 miles
    Test number
    820210822777
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle underseled

  3. Pass58,937 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    182630536037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail58,924 miles (+7)13 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,924 miles
    Test number
    365949167680
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRUMPET (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail58,917 miles (+1,381)11 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,917 miles
    Test number
    970698540840
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass57,536 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    57,536 miles
    Test number
    371141933662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,354 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,354 miles
    Test number
    407841126311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,029 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,029 miles
    Test number
    897180825163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,028 miles (+1,906)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,028 miles
    Test number
    655288615150
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass53,122 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,122 miles
    Test number
    589886024127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,626 miles (+1,045)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,626 miles
    Test number
    677707493279
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass51,581 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,581 miles
    Test number
    218631302398
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  13. Fail51,581 miles (+5,016)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,581 miles
    Test number
    717941302312
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  14. Pass46,565 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,565 miles
    Test number
    465622061152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,454 miles (+9,091)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,454 miles
    Test number
    267638441106
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

  16. Pass37,363 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,363 miles
    Test number
    762089370169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,736 miles
    Test number
    381408256120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,736 miles (+19)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,736 miles
    Test number
    684667756159
    • FailureRadius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail32,717 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,717 miles
    Test number
    691352356152
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T288 FFM

Does T288 FFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T288 FFM is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T288 FFM?
The MOT on T288 FFM is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T288 FFM done?
T288 FFM was recorded at 68,328 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 1,791 miles a year.
Has T288 FFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T288 FFM has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T288 FFM 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 T288 FFM find?
T288 FFM passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: underside of vehicle undersealed.

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