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Rover Mini

Red and White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T303 THRMOT history

T303 THR is a red and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 58,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
58,861 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T303 THR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T303 THR was last recorded at 58,861 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,305 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
556 miles
Average per year
1,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,861 miles
  • 2025 – 58,305 miles
  • 2024 – 57,723 miles
  • 2023 – 57,360 miles
  • 2022 – 57,118 miles
  • 2021 – 56,798 miles
  • 2020 – 56,294 miles
  • 2019 – 56,049 miles
  • 2018 – 55,580 miles
  • 2017 – 55,579 miles
  • 2016 – 54,846 miles
  • 2015 – 52,135 miles
  • 2014 – 50,827 miles
  • 2013 – 47,779 miles
  • 2012 – 45,170 miles
  • 2011 – 42,149 miles
  • 2010 – 39,668 miles
  • 2009 – 37,689 miles
  • 2008 – 35,232 miles
  • 2007 – 32,378 miles
  • 2006 – 28,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,861 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear suspension component worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,861 miles (+556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    58,861 miles
    Test number
    497309580539
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass58,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    58,305 miles
    Test number
    250514055474
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail58,301 miles (+578)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,301 miles
    Test number
    656367288821
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,723 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,723 miles
    Test number
    806249212259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,711 miles (+351)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    783802787406
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,360 miles (+242)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    57,360 miles
    Test number
    156096665495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,118 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    57,118 miles
    Test number
    864159925094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,798 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    56,798 miles
    Test number
    277202470920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,294 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,294 miles
    Test number
    399752013168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,049 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,049 miles
    Test number
    700058305044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,580 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    55,580 miles
    Test number
    459828372013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,579 miles (+733)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,579 miles
    Test number
    932397310094
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front subframe nearside front mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front subframe offside rear mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBattery box corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe both rear mountings (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass54,846 miles (+18)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,846 miles
    Test number
    941574206738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension component worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubber broken
    • AdvisoryWiper arms worn

  14. Fail54,828 miles (+2,693)8 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,828 miles
    Test number
    862322745270
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front-subframe (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front sub-frame (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub-frame (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub-frame (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension component worn
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine stabilizer link bracket insecure
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre mounting rubber broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWiper arm hinges worn

  15. Pass52,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,135 miles
    Test number
    507600775135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,135 miles (+1,308)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,135 miles
    Test number
    725187465148
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass50,827 miles (+3,048)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,827 miles
    Test number
    976699864145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,779 miles (+2,609)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,779 miles
    Test number
    559599743143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking in tread

  19. Pass45,170 miles (+3,021)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    45,170 miles
    Test number
    218104642455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,149 miles
    Test number
    336198431132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail42,149 miles (+2,481)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,149 miles
    Test number
    369298031133
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  22. Pass39,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,668 miles
    Test number
    220494040111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,668 miles (+1,979)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,668 miles
    Test number
    352241640122
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass37,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,689 miles
    Test number
    723152049139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,689 miles (+2,457)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,689 miles
    Test number
    924581149124
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass35,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    35,232 miles
    Test number
    163253148175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,232 miles (+2,854)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,232 miles
    Test number
    192373548129
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass32,378 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,378 miles
    Test number
    781093947103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    28,252 miles
    Test number
    633723646109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T303 THR

Does T303 THR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T303 THR is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T303 THR?
The MOT on T303 THR is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T303 THR done?
T303 THR was recorded at 58,861 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 1,511 miles a year.
Has T303 THR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T303 THR has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T303 THR 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 T303 THR find?
T303 THR passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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