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

T494 MBOMOT history

T494 MBO is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 31,377 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
31,377 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T494 MBO
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
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T494 MBO was last recorded at 31,377 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,341 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,377 miles
  • 2025 – 31,341 miles
  • 2024 – 31,228 miles
  • 2023 – 31,143 miles
  • 2022 – 31,012 miles
  • 2021 – 30,836 miles
  • 2020 – 30,706 miles
  • 2019 – 29,760 miles
  • 2017 – 29,342 miles
  • 2016 – 28,812 miles
  • 2015 – 28,245 miles
  • 2014 – 27,836 miles
  • 2013 – 27,232 miles
  • 2010 – 27,157 miles
  • 2009 – 27,004 miles
  • 2008 – 26,876 miles
  • 2007 – 26,635 miles
  • 2006 – 25,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,377 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass31,377 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    31,377 miles
    Test number
    204911035919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass31,341 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    31,341 miles
    Test number
    353683477561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass31,228 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    31,228 miles
    Test number
    686688515634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass31,143 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    31,143 miles
    Test number
    545150454319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,012 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    545966984392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass30,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    30,836 miles
    Test number
    679586017878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail30,836 miles (+7)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,836 miles
    Test number
    619807762178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail30,829 miles (+5)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,829 miles
    Test number
    329262559032
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail30,824 miles (+118)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,824 miles
    Test number
    734937084197
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres badly perished and older than ten years
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Front control arm bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass30,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,706 miles
    Test number
    895837735735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,706 miles (+946)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,706 miles
    Test number
    272283168843
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass29,760 miles (+418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,760 miles
    Test number
    437627399615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass29,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    29,342 miles
    Test number
    891912912460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,342 miles (+530)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,342 miles
    Test number
    668117437919
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass28,812 miles (+567)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,812 miles
    Test number
    836012815033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,245 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    28,245 miles
    Test number
    228348696325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    27,836 miles
    Test number
    346121784220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail27,836 miles (+604)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,836 miles
    Test number
    567051784278
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

  19. Pass27,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,232 miles
    Test number
    718880073279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,232 miles (+75)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,232 miles
    Test number
    925100973215
    • Repaired at testCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

  21. Pass27,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    27,157 miles
    Test number
    461121520277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,157 miles (+153)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,157 miles
    Test number
    593151920243
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Fail27,004 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,004 miles
    Test number
    650518919299
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass27,004 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,004 miles
    Test number
    760038319269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,876 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,876 miles
    Test number
    314744708275
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass26,876 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,876 miles
    Test number
    342644308439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,635 miles
    Test number
    194906287109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail26,635 miles (+786)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,635 miles
    Test number
    430006587180
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  29. Fail25,849 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,849 miles
    Test number
    330314686194
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  30. Pass25,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,849 miles
    Test number
    422024986106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T494 MBO

Does T494 MBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T494 MBO is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T494 MBO?
The MOT on T494 MBO is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T494 MBO done?
T494 MBO was recorded at 31,377 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 278 miles a year.
Has T494 MBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T494 MBO has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T494 MBO 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 T494 MBO find?
T494 MBO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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