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

T3 EAFMOT history

T3 EAF is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,050 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 EAF
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 EAF was last recorded at 78,050 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,044 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,050 miles
  • 2025 – 77,863 miles
  • 2023 – 77,668 miles
  • 2022 – 77,349 miles
  • 2021 – 76,763 miles
  • 2020 – 76,465 miles
  • 2019 – 76,431 miles
  • 2018 – 76,414 miles
  • 2016 – 76,085 miles
  • 2015 – 76,046 miles
  • 2013 – 72,941 miles
  • 2012 – 64,838 miles
  • 2011 – 57,959 miles
  • 2009 – 49,900 miles
  • 2008 – 44,444 miles
  • 2007 – 35,007 miles
  • 2006 – 24,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,050 miles
  • AdvisoryDash looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,050 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,050 miles
    Test number
    882332112194
    • AdvisoryDash loose
  2. Fail78,044 miles (+181)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,044 miles
    Test number
    127364553246
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed see exhaust fault (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 rear silencer and front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDash loose
  3. Pass77,863 miles (+195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,863 miles
    Test number
    934649928699
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass77,668 miles (+319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    77,668 miles
    Test number
    336194219745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass77,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    77,349 miles
    Test number
    286747897886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,349 miles (+586)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,349 miles
    Test number
    153210349943
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass76,763 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    76,763 miles
    Test number
    175351359083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,465 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,465 miles
    Test number
    372948742211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,431 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,431 miles
    Test number
    925756398583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,414 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,414 miles
    Test number
    987518123314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,085 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,085 miles
    Test number
    959342541431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,046 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,046 miles
    Test number
    356863835494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,043 miles (+3,102)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,043 miles
    Test number
    569081735246
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  14. Pass72,941 miles (+4)9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,941 miles
    Test number
    707602943118
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNs sunvisor loose
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail72,937 miles (+8,099)3 failures9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,937 miles
    Test number
    305333133163
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNs sunvisor loose
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass64,838 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,838 miles
    Test number
    707676032129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail64,833 miles (+6,874)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,833 miles
    Test number
    697186832181
    • FailureFront 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass57,959 miles (+3)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,959 miles
    Test number
    565968331118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion offside sill at front.
    • NoteOffside rear brake cable quadrant part seized.
    • NoteWiper arms worn on pivots.
  19. Fail57,956 miles6 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,956 miles
    Test number
    455817031198
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCorrosion offside sill at front.
    • NoteOffside rear brake cable quadrant part seized.
    • NoteSpare tyre defective flat.
    • NoteWiper arms worn on pivots.
  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    570420759320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,900 miles (+5,456)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,900 miles
    Test number
    361229249363
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
  22. Pass44,444 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    44,444 miles
    Test number
    304190348398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail44,440 miles (+9,433)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,440 miles
    Test number
    890829138312
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  24. Pass35,007 miles (+2,922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,007 miles
    Test number
    994503237358
    • NoteSurface rust boot floor
  25. Pass32,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,085 miles
    Test number
    364225557050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,085 miles (+7,227)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,085 miles
    Test number
    854025157092
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass24,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,858 miles
    Test number
    384061256029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 EAF

Does T3 EAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 EAF is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 EAF?
The MOT on T3 EAF 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 T3 EAF done?
T3 EAF was recorded at 78,050 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 2,598 miles a year.
Has T3 EAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 EAF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 EAF 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 T3 EAF find?
T3 EAF passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: dash loose.

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