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

T454 BCWMOT history

T454 BCW is a black and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 32,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
32,023 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T454 BCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Black and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T454 BCW was last recorded at 32,023 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 1,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2015: 1,871 miles, lower than 95,768 miles on 23 Oct 2014.

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
31,012 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,023 miles
  • 2025 – 31,012 miles
  • 2024 – 29,849 miles
  • 2023 – 28,050 miles
  • 2021 – 25,743 miles
  • 2020 – 23,879 miles
  • 2019 – 22,387 miles
  • 2018 – 18,838 miles
  • 2017 – 13,121 miles
  • 2016 – 7,589 miles
  • 2015 – 1,873 miles
  • 2014 – 95,768 miles
  • 2013 – 89,500 miles
  • 2012 – 83,803 miles
  • 2011 – 78,073 miles
  • 2010 – 70,742 miles
  • 2009 – 66,767 miles
  • 2008 – 60,883 miles
  • 2007 – 54,332 miles
  • 2006 – 47,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,023 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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,023 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    32,023 miles
    Test number
    738712716675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass31,012 miles (+1,163)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    899173055735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass29,849 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    29,849 miles
    Test number
    320953346917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail29,838 miles (+1,788)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,838 miles
    Test number
    988016466660
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass28,050 miles (+2,307)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    28,050 miles
    Test number
    289335781330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,743 miles (+1,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    25,743 miles
    Test number
    515482984471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass23,879 miles (+1,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    23,879 miles
    Test number
    704427536927
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Pass22,387 miles (+3,549)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    22,387 miles
    Test number
    884861572726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,838 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    18,838 miles
    Test number
    997515580786
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail18,821 miles (+5,700)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,821 miles
    Test number
    851069276127
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass13,121 miles (+5,532)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    13,121 miles
    Test number
    344996926044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass7,589 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    7,589 miles
    Test number
    360057424171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail7,588 miles (+5,715)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,588 miles
    Test number
    984722335968
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass1,873 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    1,873 miles
    Test number
    132917302370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail1,871 miles (-93,897)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,871 miles
    Test number
    649225872771
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  16. Pass95,768 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,768 miles
    Test number
    469046194250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,538 miles (+6,038)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,538 miles
    Test number
    785741354246
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre Worn On Inside Edge

  18. Pass89,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    318570463492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,500 miles (+5,697)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    928009353254
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass83,803 miles (+5,730)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,803 miles
    Test number
    868306352243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,073 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,073 miles
    Test number
    556740771215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,835 miles (+7,093)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,835 miles
    Test number
    599995431211
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass70,742 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    70,742 miles
    Test number
    151914040296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,726 miles (+3,959)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,726 miles
    Test number
    322723840241
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass66,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,767 miles
    Test number
    502101859225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail66,767 miles (+5,884)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,767 miles
    Test number
    842316849230
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass60,883 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,883 miles
    Test number
    390599218127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,332 miles (+6,340)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,332 miles
    Test number
    290592127102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,992 miles
    Test number
    870657936151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T454 BCW

Does T454 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T454 BCW is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T454 BCW?
The MOT on T454 BCW is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T454 BCW done?
T454 BCW was recorded at 32,023 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026.
Has T454 BCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T454 BCW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T454 BCW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T454 BCW find?
T454 BCW passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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