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Rover Mini

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

T452 BLGMOT history

T452 BLG is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 74,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
74,940 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T452 BLG
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T452 BLG was last recorded at 74,940 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Mar 2017: 58,792 miles, lower than 67,849 miles on 21 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,886 miles · 7 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
3,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 74,940 miles
  • 2021 – 73,940 miles
  • 2020 – 70,383 miles
  • 2019 – 66,777 miles
  • 2018 – 61,979 miles
  • 2017 – 58,799 miles
  • 2016 – 67,849 miles
  • 2015 – 56,333 miles
  • 2014 – 54,884 miles
  • 2012 – 52,063 miles
  • 2011 – 41,147 miles
  • 2010 – 34,158 miles
  • 2009 – 25,234 miles
  • 2008 – 19,135 miles
  • 2007 – 16,359 miles
  • 2006 – 15,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,940 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded by fuel pump nsr

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,940 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,940 miles
    Test number
    650142294793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail74,886 miles (+946)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,886 miles
    Test number
    155088121683
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass73,940 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,940 miles
    Test number
    525126702848
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded by fuel pump nsr
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail73,938 miles (+3,555)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,938 miles
    Test number
    492947060519
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded by fuel pump nsr
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,383 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,383 miles
    Test number
    811285029895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,380 miles (+3,603)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,380 miles
    Test number
    748807759355
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,777 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,777 miles
    Test number
    237194466648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,773 miles (+4,794)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,773 miles
    Test number
    658122451684
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has corrosion to underneath

  9. Pass61,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    61,979 miles
    Test number
    499463632521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,978 miles (+3,179)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,978 miles
    Test number
    851062966207
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass58,799 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,799 miles
    Test number
    656230517937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,792 miles (-9,057)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,792 miles
    Test number
    513806079573
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front inner wing, front floor, outer sill front and rear (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass67,849 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,849 miles
    Test number
    760189760749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,847 miles (+11,514)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,847 miles
    Test number
    441551138550
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  15. Pass56,333 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,333 miles
    Test number
    795419045095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,330 miles (+1,446)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,330 miles
    Test number
    217223535006
    • FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass54,884 miles (+2,821)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,884 miles
    Test number
    498999344025
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteExhaust corroding

  18. Pass52,063 miles (+10,916)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,063 miles
    Test number
    367232942396
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance on limit.

  19. Pass41,147 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    41,147 miles
    Test number
    556346641301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail41,137 miles (+6,979)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,137 miles
    Test number
    117740041360
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass34,158 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,158 miles
    Test number
    893291750316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front disc scored

  22. Fail34,157 miles (+4,299)9 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,157 miles
    Test number
    533590150399
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front disc scored

  23. Pass29,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,858 miles
    Test number
    200545350028
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail29,858 miles (+4,624)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,858 miles
    Test number
    741451250047
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass25,234 miles (+6,099)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    25,234 miles
    Test number
    292167059096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,135 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    19,135 miles
    Test number
    693560568077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,359 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    16,359 miles
    Test number
    672760857055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,784 miles
    Test number
    281682556074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail15,784 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,784 miles
    Test number
    950642256012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about T452 BLG

Does T452 BLG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T452 BLG expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T452 BLG?
The MOT on T452 BLG expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T452 BLG done?
T452 BLG was recorded at 74,940 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 3,372 miles a year.
Has T452 BLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T452 BLG has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T452 BLG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T452 BLG find?
T452 BLG passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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