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

T396 LGTMOT history

T396 LGT is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 44,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
44,493 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T396 LGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T396 LGT was last recorded at 44,493 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2023: 36,702 miles, lower than 56,692 miles on 13 Jun 2023.

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
44,449 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
1,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,493 miles
  • 2025 – 41,952 miles
  • 2024 – 39,185 miles
  • 2023 – 36,717 miles
  • 2022 – 35,080 miles
  • 2021 – 33,038 miles
  • 2019 – 30,919 miles
  • 2018 – 27,298 miles
  • 2017 – 25,322 miles
  • 2016 – 21,407 miles
  • 2015 – 16,032 miles
  • 2012 – 15,929 miles
  • 2011 – 15,557 miles
  • 2009 – 14,458 miles
  • 2008 – 13,674 miles
  • 2006 – 13,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,493 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills rusty and holed (cover sills)

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,493 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    44,493 miles
    Test number
    366243614515
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills rusty and holed (cover sills)

  2. Fail44,449 miles (+2,497)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,449 miles
    Test number
    181021766284
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount [floor] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cover sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass41,952 miles (+2,767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    41,952 miles
    Test number
    899888101387
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of car heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass39,185 miles (+2,468)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    39,185 miles
    Test number
    799283371553
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear floors and sills corroded

  5. Pass36,717 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    36,717 miles
    Test number
    889563492365
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail36,702 miles (-19,990)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,702 miles
    Test number
    827621849520
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail56,692 miles (+21,612)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,692 miles
    Test number
    568003428000
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass35,080 miles (+2,042)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    35,080 miles
    Test number
    398238224571
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass33,038 miles (+2,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    33,038 miles
    Test number
    316511645141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass30,919 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,919 miles
    Test number
    503355322701
    • AdvisoryFront Lower front lower panel corroded at both ends

  11. Fail30,916 miles (+103)9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,916 miles
    Test number
    367711631092
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel front sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front panel front sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight blow on join
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension arm bearings slightly worn not free
    • AdvisorySteering rack slightly worn

  12. Fail30,813 miles (+3,515)2 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,813 miles
    Test number
    498134961355
    • DangerousNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability front (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability front (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  13. Pass27,298 miles (+1,976)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    27,298 miles
    Test number
    435537355972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryOff side floor corroded but not within a prescribed area

  14. Pass25,322 miles (+3,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,322 miles
    Test number
    455930747497
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately sub frame starting to corrode (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass21,407 miles (+5,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,407 miles
    Test number
    462403029079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass16,032 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    16,032 miles
    Test number
    949616525085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass15,929 miles (+372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    15,929 miles
    Test number
    128911422211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass15,557 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    15,557 miles
    Test number
    886512121288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail15,547 miles (+1,089)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,547 miles
    Test number
    228188411203
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass14,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    14,458 miles
    Test number
    133314469303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail14,458 miles (+784)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,458 miles
    Test number
    940354169326
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass13,674 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,674 miles
    Test number
    174485908026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,052 miles
    Test number
    803496036296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T396 LGT

Does T396 LGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T396 LGT is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T396 LGT?
The MOT on T396 LGT is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T396 LGT done?
T396 LGT was recorded at 44,493 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 1,575 miles a year.
Has T396 LGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T396 LGT has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T396 LGT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T396 LGT find?
T396 LGT passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: both outer sills rusty and holed (cover sills).

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