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Rover Mini

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

T37 MLAMOT history

T37 MLA is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 16 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 23,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
23,385 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T37 MLA
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 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T37 MLA was last recorded at 23,385 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2008: 97,383 miles, lower than 97,983 miles on 5 Nov 2008.
  • 5 May 2010: 55,650 miles, lower than 97,383 miles on 10 Nov 2008.
  • 5 May 2011: 12,006 miles, lower than 119,610 miles on 3 May 2011.

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
22,642 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 23,385 miles
  • 2025 – 22,642 miles
  • 2024 – 21,288 miles
  • 2023 – 19,096 miles
  • 2022 – 18,409 miles
  • 2020 – 18,070 miles
  • 2019 – 17,428 miles
  • 2018 – 16,934 miles
  • 2017 – 16,689 miles
  • 2011 – 12,006 miles
  • 2010 – 55,650 miles
  • 2008 – 97,383 miles
  • 2007 – 91,284 miles
  • 2006 – 81,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,385 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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,385 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    23,385 miles
    Test number
    609705634745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass22,642 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    22,642 miles
    Test number
    592249496334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass21,288 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    21,288 miles
    Test number
    179239577585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail21,286 miles (+2,190)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,286 miles
    Test number
    629580181138
    • MajorNearside Front Upper 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass19,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    19,096 miles
    Test number
    759366291143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail19,096 miles (+687)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,096 miles
    Test number
    179624828032
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  7. Pass18,409 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    18,409 miles
    Test number
    313845403034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,070 miles (+642)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    18,070 miles
    Test number
    106979098241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    17,428 miles
    Test number
    217601166840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail17,428 miles (+494)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,428 miles
    Test number
    452206515206
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass16,934 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    16,934 miles
    Test number
    920316830189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,689 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    16,689 miles
    Test number
    491689254804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail16,668 miles (+4,662)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,668 miles
    Test number
    593145214897
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass12,006 miles (-107,604)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    12,006 miles
    Test number
    715155121163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,610 miles (+63,960)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,610 miles
    Test number
    296243421467
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass55,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,650 miles
    Test number
    964527820186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,650 miles (-41,733)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,650 miles
    Test number
    394435720122
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass97,383 miles (-600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    97,383 miles
    Test number
    973985418383
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Fail97,983 miles (+6,699)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,983 miles
    Test number
    564880418394
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass91,284 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    91,284 miles
    Test number
    322865877235
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail91,196 miles (+9,222)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,196 miles
    Test number
    571609867232
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • Note(1)nearside rear tyre wall seperating †(2)offside sill excessively corroded (front)

  22. Pass81,974 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    81,974 miles
    Test number
    780083226187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,972 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,972 miles
    Test number
    413198016102
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T37 MLA

Does T37 MLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T37 MLA is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T37 MLA?
The MOT on T37 MLA is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T37 MLA done?
T37 MLA was recorded at 23,385 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026.
Has T37 MLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T37 MLA has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T37 MLA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 10 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T37 MLA find?
T37 MLA passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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