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Rover Mini

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T43 TBRMOT history

T43 TBR is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 64,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 May 2027
Mileage
64,330 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T43 TBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T43 TBR was last recorded at 64,330 miles on 14 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,330 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,330 miles
  • 2025 – 63,259 miles
  • 2024 – 61,744 miles
  • 2023 – 60,597 miles
  • 2022 – 60,556 miles
  • 2021 – 59,326 miles
  • 2020 – 58,399 miles
  • 2019 – 57,395 miles
  • 2018 – 55,710 miles
  • 2017 – 53,664 miles
  • 2016 – 51,572 miles
  • 2015 – 50,024 miles
  • 2014 – 48,028 miles
  • 2013 – 45,945 miles
  • 2012 – 43,750 miles
  • 2011 – 41,126 miles
  • 2010 – 38,175 miles
  • 2009 – 34,453 miles
  • 2008 – 30,296 miles
  • 2007 – 27,980 miles
  • 2006 – 25,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,330 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.

  • Corrosion has started in various points

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    64,330 miles
    Test number
    915641365871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail64,330 miles (+1,071)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,330 miles
    Test number
    208705754752
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass63,259 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    63,259 miles
    Test number
    671043289822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    61,744 miles
    Test number
    457873792413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,744 miles (+1,147)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,744 miles
    Test number
    204550988560
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor in corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor Battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass60,597 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    60,597 miles
    Test number
    821033829589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,556 miles (+1,230)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,556 miles
    Test number
    638107687288
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative radius arm seized (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion has started in various points
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass59,326 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    59,326 miles
    Test number
    335779518554
    • AdvisoryCorrosion has started in various points
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail59,326 miles (+927)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,326 miles
    Test number
    465499752445
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion has started in various points
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass58,399 miles (+1,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    58,399 miles
    Test number
    669849635828
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion has started in various points

  11. Pass57,395 miles (+1,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    57,395 miles
    Test number
    593866568055
    • AdvisoryCorrosion has started in various points
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass55,710 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,710 miles
    Test number
    760561232521
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail55,706 miles (+2,042)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,706 miles
    Test number
    586043660554
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass53,664 miles (+2,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,664 miles
    Test number
    881016858252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass51,572 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,572 miles
    Test number
    241980592358
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail51,567 miles (+1,543)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,567 miles
    Test number
    713613452743
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass50,024 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    50,024 miles
    Test number
    859429045178
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail50,024 miles (+1,996)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,024 miles
    Test number
    259799945139
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass48,028 miles (+2,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,028 miles
    Test number
    749269244153
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Fail45,945 miles4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,945 miles
    Test number
    156080153191
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass45,945 miles (+2,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,945 miles
    Test number
    217030953156
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass43,750 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,750 miles
    Test number
    259548132438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system slight damage to front pipe
    • NoteSlight gear box oil leak

  23. Fail43,750 miles (+2,624)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,750 miles
    Test number
    697258132182
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust system slight damage to front pipe
    • NoteSlight gear box oil leak

  24. Pass41,126 miles (+2,951)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,126 miles
    Test number
    215811341446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGear box oil leak

  25. Pass38,175 miles (+31)10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,175 miles
    Test number
    852078130118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number plate

  26. Fail38,144 miles (+3,691)1 dangerous4 failures2 repaired10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,144 miles
    Test number
    584594130128
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number plate

  27. Pass34,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,453 miles
    Test number
    704364739197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail34,453 miles (+4,157)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,453 miles
    Test number
    930484439172
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass30,296 miles (+2,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,296 miles
    Test number
    154493138105
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  30. Pass27,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,980 miles
    Test number
    760955947167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail27,980 miles (+2,475)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,980 miles
    Test number
    474569237157
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • 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)

  32. Pass25,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,505 miles
    Test number
    794344426191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T43 TBR

Does T43 TBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T43 TBR is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T43 TBR?
The MOT on T43 TBR is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T43 TBR done?
T43 TBR was recorded at 64,330 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 1,939 miles a year.
Has T43 TBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T43 TBR has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T43 TBR 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 T43 TBR find?
T43 TBR passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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