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

T397 LDAMOT history

T397 LDA is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 49,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
49,380 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 LDA
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
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 LDA was last recorded at 49,380 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,055 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
325 miles
Average per year
827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,380 miles
  • 2025 – 49,055 miles
  • 2024 – 49,039 miles
  • 2023 – 49,029 miles
  • 2022 – 48,743 miles
  • 2019 – 48,362 miles
  • 2018 – 48,217 miles
  • 2017 – 47,839 miles
  • 2016 – 46,513 miles
  • 2015 – 44,982 miles
  • 2014 – 43,704 miles
  • 2013 – 42,407 miles
  • 2012 – 40,133 miles
  • 2011 – 38,634 miles
  • 2010 – 36,371 miles
  • 2009 – 35,193 miles
  • 2008 – 34,431 miles
  • 2007 – 33,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,380 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,380 miles (+325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    49,380 miles
    Test number
    775694966533
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass49,055 miles (+16)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    49,055 miles
    Test number
    923290533033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass49,039 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    49,039 miles
    Test number
    560288294309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail49,034 miles (+5)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,034 miles
    Test number
    415718210696
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass49,029 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    49,029 miles
    Test number
    312601079896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail49,024 miles (+281)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,024 miles
    Test number
    588069555605
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass48,743 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,743 miles
    Test number
    629031004898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,362 miles (+145)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,362 miles
    Test number
    229327010767
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass48,217 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,217 miles
    Test number
    481111208877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,839 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    47,839 miles
    Test number
    994165776677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,837 miles (+1,324)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,837 miles
    Test number
    316244438009
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass46,513 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,513 miles
    Test number
    435351796733
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail46,510 miles (+1,528)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,510 miles
    Test number
    337926954668
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wheel arch (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass44,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,982 miles
    Test number
    799645024574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,982 miles (+1,278)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,982 miles
    Test number
    372265190779
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass43,704 miles (+1,297)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,704 miles
    Test number
    505695554215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass42,407 miles (+2,274)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,407 miles
    Test number
    675837413347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass40,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,133 miles
    Test number
    577655572265
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Fail40,124 miles (+1,490)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,124 miles
    Test number
    596115572276
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass38,634 miles (+994)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    38,634 miles
    Test number
    749044981295
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres bald on inner edges

  21. Pass37,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,640 miles
    Test number
    759436751001
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail37,640 miles (+1,269)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,640 miles
    Test number
    645955051008
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass36,371 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,371 miles
    Test number
    654314150098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,350 miles (+1,157)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,350 miles
    Test number
    672510050082
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  25. Pass35,193 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,193 miles
    Test number
    293490849064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,161 miles (+730)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,161 miles
    Test number
    571623639082
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass34,431 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,431 miles
    Test number
    932902238000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,239 miles
    Test number
    121879457437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T397 LDA

Does T397 LDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T397 LDA is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T397 LDA?
The MOT on T397 LDA is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T397 LDA done?
T397 LDA was recorded at 49,380 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 827 miles a year.
Has T397 LDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 LDA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T397 LDA 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 T397 LDA find?
T397 LDA passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round.

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