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Rover Mini

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T452 DBWMOT history

T452 DBW is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 28,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
28,783 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T452 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T452 DBW was last recorded at 28,783 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,714 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,783 miles
  • 2024 – 28,714 miles
  • 2023 – 28,618 miles
  • 2022 – 28,279 miles
  • 2017 – 28,164 miles
  • 2016 – 28,150 miles
  • 2015 – 28,113 miles
  • 2014 – 28,077 miles
  • 2013 – 27,934 miles
  • 2012 – 27,540 miles
  • 2011 – 26,659 miles
  • 2010 – 26,159 miles
  • 2009 – 25,589 miles
  • 2007 – 25,438 miles
  • 2006 – 25,395 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,783 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.

  • Exhaust flex joint casing worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,783 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    28,783 miles
    Test number
    425134931446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass28,714 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    28,714 miles
    Test number
    451681598791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass28,618 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    28,618 miles
    Test number
    352175837447
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex joint casing worn

  4. Fail28,616 miles (+337)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,616 miles
    Test number
    968010392860
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TORN (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex joint casing worn

  5. Pass28,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    28,279 miles
    Test number
    757424052259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail28,279 miles (+115)4 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,279 miles
    Test number
    969573027491
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass28,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,164 miles
    Test number
    457732231396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail28,161 miles (+11)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,161 miles
    Test number
    783060021403
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass28,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    28,150 miles
    Test number
    939360391142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail28,150 miles (+37)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,150 miles
    Test number
    637086122696
    • Repaired at testLower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass28,113 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,113 miles
    Test number
    437129835158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,077 miles (+143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,077 miles
    Test number
    535882744158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass27,934 miles (+394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,934 miles
    Test number
    386725443198
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  14. Pass27,540 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,540 miles
    Test number
    276170752115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,659 miles
    Test number
    738406641131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail26,659 miles (+500)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,659 miles
    Test number
    389020141165
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  17. Pass26,159 miles (+570)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,159 miles
    Test number
    960796360125
    • NoteExhaust front pipe flexi damaged

  18. Pass25,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,589 miles
    Test number
    170797469145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,589 miles (+151)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,589 miles
    Test number
    432246169144
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAdvise: Nearside fron tyre 3-4mm tread and small gash in tread toward outer shoulder
    • NoteAdvise: OSF tyre 3mm tread and wearing off the inner shoulder
    • NoteAdvise: fuel cap rubber sealing washer deteriorating

  20. Pass25,438 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,438 miles
    Test number
    381664827193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,428 miles (+33)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,428 miles
    Test number
    793400527186
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAll tyre pressures were below 20 psi, inflated to 30 psi. †Recommend greasing suspension components, this is likely to remove the slight play advised in ball-joints and pins.

  22. Pass25,395 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,395 miles
    Test number
    280198016122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,388 miles5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,388 miles
    Test number
    931709406115
    • FailureFront Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

Questions about T452 DBW

Does T452 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T452 DBW is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T452 DBW?
The MOT on T452 DBW is valid until 19 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T452 DBW done?
T452 DBW was recorded at 28,783 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 174 miles a year.
Has T452 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T452 DBW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T452 DBW 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 T452 DBW find?
T452 DBW passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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