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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T447 DCWMOT history

T447 DCW is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 28 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 49,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
49,933 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T447 DCW
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 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T447 DCW was last recorded at 49,933 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,890 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
1,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,933 miles
  • 2025 – 49,111 miles
  • 2024 – 48,985 miles
  • 2021 – 48,985 miles
  • 2020 – 48,729 miles
  • 2019 – 48,461 miles
  • 2018 – 47,966 miles
  • 2017 – 47,434 miles
  • 2016 – 46,734 miles
  • 2015 – 45,723 miles
  • 2014 – 44,897 miles
  • 2013 – 43,726 miles
  • 2012 – 42,394 miles
  • 2011 – 40,599 miles
  • 2010 – 38,896 miles
  • 2009 – 36,829 miles
  • 2008 – 33,979 miles
  • 2007 – 29,558 miles
  • 2006 – 23,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,933 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust flexi join deterioratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside front floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside service brake effort getting lowRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Slight corrosion in nearside front and offside front floor pan corners but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,933 miles (+43)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    49,933 miles
    Test number
    869186838405
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi join deteriorating
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside front floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside service brake effort getting low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail49,890 miles (+779)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,890 miles
    Test number
    314899140142
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi join deteriorating
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside front floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside service brake effort getting low
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass49,111 miles (+126)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    49,111 miles
    Test number
    708439240252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in nearside front and offside front floor pan corners but not excessive

  4. Pass48,985 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,985 miles
    Test number
    919542997843
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in nearside front and offside front floor pan corners but not excessive

  5. Fail48,985 miles (+256)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,985 miles
    Test number
    359553804934
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underbody floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) possible from rack bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo reversing lamp

  6. Pass48,729 miles (+268)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,729 miles
    Test number
    988732941856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged reciever (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged reciever (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass48,461 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,461 miles
    Test number
    777669527231
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail48,457 miles (+491)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,457 miles
    Test number
    408974536451
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,966 miles
    Test number
    406234804351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,966 miles (+532)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,966 miles
    Test number
    993759600109
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass47,434 miles (+700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,434 miles
    Test number
    490544363497
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass46,734 miles (+1,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,734 miles
    Test number
    434941651012
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass45,723 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    45,723 miles
    Test number
    859821843367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail45,723 miles (+826)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,723 miles
    Test number
    559294495202
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass44,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    44,897 miles
    Test number
    429391954208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,897 miles (+1,171)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,897 miles
    Test number
    176658044225
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass43,726 miles (+1,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,726 miles
    Test number
    176812053281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass42,394 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,394 miles
    Test number
    436317932228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail42,391 miles (+1,792)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,391 miles
    Test number
    286290032200
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass40,599 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,599 miles
    Test number
    947488531298
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail40,599 miles (+1,703)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,599 miles
    Test number
    135338431201
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass38,896 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,896 miles
    Test number
    194563050287
    • NoteOil leak on gearbox selector seal

  23. Fail38,896 miles (+2,067)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,896 miles
    Test number
    391913150220
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak on gearbox selector seal

  24. Pass36,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,829 miles
    Test number
    781017159241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  25. Fail36,829 miles (+2,850)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,829 miles
    Test number
    702043459215
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  26. Pass33,979 miles (+4,421)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,979 miles
    Test number
    301104928437
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteWipers split

  27. Pass29,558 miles (+5,698)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    29,558 miles
    Test number
    264208017202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,860 miles
    Test number
    411095016249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail23,860 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,860 miles
    Test number
    573895516234
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T447 DCW

Does T447 DCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T447 DCW is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T447 DCW?
The MOT on T447 DCW is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T447 DCW done?
T447 DCW was recorded at 49,933 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 1,301 miles a year.
Has T447 DCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T447 DCW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T447 DCW 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 T447 DCW find?
T447 DCW passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust flexi join deteriorating; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside front floor areas; nearside service brake effort getting low, and 1 more.

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