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

T40 EMTMOT history

T40 EMT is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 22 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2023
Mileage
58,629 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T40 EMT
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
22 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T40 EMT was last recorded at 58,629 miles on 16 Aug 2022, 998 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,631 miles · 23 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
998 miles
Average per year
1,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 58,629 miles
  • 2021 – 57,631 miles
  • 2019 – 57,197 miles
  • 2018 – 56,668 miles
  • 2017 – 56,005 miles
  • 2016 – 55,601 miles
  • 2015 – 55,115 miles
  • 2014 – 55,077 miles
  • 2013 – 54,502 miles
  • 2012 – 53,875 miles
  • 2010 – 50,397 miles
  • 2009 – 45,274 miles
  • 2008 – 40,208 miles
  • 2007 – 34,868 miles
  • 2006 – 31,735 miles
  • 2005 – 28,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,629 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside rear tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,629 miles (+998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    58,629 miles
    Test number
    159923647697
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass57,631 miles (+434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    57,631 miles
    Test number
    520987367830
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    57,197 miles
    Test number
    972579566402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail57,197 miles (+529)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,197 miles
    Test number
    220727016526
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass56,668 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    56,668 miles
    Test number
    763956678779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,005 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    56,005 miles
    Test number
    251605279717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,601 miles (+486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    55,601 miles
    Test number
    710162772461
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth limit

  8. Pass55,115 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,115 miles
    Test number
    202326660919
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth limit

  9. Fail55,077 miles (+575)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,077 miles
    Test number
    309548524152
    • FailureFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to minimum 1.6mm tread depth
    • NoteSome corrosion starting on rear subframe mountings

  10. Pass54,502 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,502 miles
    Test number
    619164743159
    • NoteA little corrosion starting around windshield
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn neariing 1.6mm minimum tread depth
    • NoteSlight judder offside front brake

  11. Fail54,500 miles (+625)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,500 miles
    Test number
    367625403178
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCorrosion starting around windscreen
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth and front tyres worn nearing wear indicator bars
    • NoteSlight wear/play in upper offside front ball joint
    • NoteSome judder on offside front brake

  12. Pass53,875 miles (+9)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,875 miles
    Test number
    925908612125
    • NoteOffside front top steering ball joint has some play
    • NoteOffside rear boot floor corroding above sunframe mount area
    • NoteOffside rear brake is noisy
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow centre silencer

  13. Fail53,866 miles (+3,469)8 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,866 miles
    Test number
    326541112113
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside front top steering ball joint has some play
    • NoteOffside rear boot floor corroding above sunframe mount area
    • NoteOffside rear brake is noisy
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow centre silencer

  14. Pass50,397 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,397 miles
    Test number
    594114340320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteBoth doors corroded (will be hazardous to pedestrians in future)
    • NoteO/s/r radius arm partially seized
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish
    • NoteSlight movement in o/s rack tie rod

  15. Fail50,397 miles (+5,123)4 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,397 miles
    Test number
    183044140342
    • FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth doors corroded (will be hazardous to pedestrians in future)
    • NoteO/s/r radius arm partially seized
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish
    • NoteSlight movement in o/s rack tie rod

  16. Pass45,274 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    45,274 miles
    Test number
    651011539335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,268 miles (+5,060)2 dangerous11 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,268 miles
    Test number
    140758029310
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth sides lower doors rusted to excess
    • NoteExcess play in n/s steering rack tie rod.

  18. Pass40,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,208 miles
    Test number
    583821958302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,208 miles (+5,340)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,208 miles
    Test number
    511901658312
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteO/s door rusted and n/s door rusted
    • NoteOil leak gearshift

  20. Pass34,868 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    34,868 miles
    Test number
    424862157320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,866 miles (+3,131)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,866 miles
    Test number
    954438947368
    • FailureNearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,735 miles (+3,534)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    31,735 miles
    Test number
    641369446397
    • NoteDrivers side rear tyre outer edge worn.
    • NoteSlight play both front hubs.

  23. Pass28,201 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    28,201 miles
    Test number
    340971045364
    • NoteSRS light on †

Questions about T40 EMT

Does T40 EMT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T40 EMT expired on 15 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T40 EMT?
The MOT on T40 EMT expired on 15 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T40 EMT done?
T40 EMT was recorded at 58,629 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2022, an average of 1,823 miles a year.
Has T40 EMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T40 EMT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on T40 EMT 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 T40 EMT find?
T40 EMT passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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