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

T497 PEOMOT history

T497 PEO is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 58,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
58,087 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 PEO
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
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T497 PEO was last recorded at 58,087 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,494 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,593 miles
Average per year
1,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,087 miles
  • 2025 – 56,494 miles
  • 2024 – 55,912 miles
  • 2023 – 55,700 miles
  • 2022 – 55,435 miles
  • 2015 – 54,713 miles
  • 2014 – 52,546 miles
  • 2013 – 51,008 miles
  • 2012 – 49,462 miles
  • 2011 – 44,962 miles
  • 2010 – 42,093 miles
  • 2009 – 40,414 miles
  • 2008 – 37,787 miles
  • 2007 – 33,965 miles
  • 2006 – 30,853 miles
  • 2005 – 27,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,087 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    58,087 miles
    Test number
    455947333719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail58,087 miles (+1,593)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,087 miles
    Test number
    392350839460
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  3. Pass56,494 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    56,494 miles
    Test number
    233941193919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,912 miles (+212)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    55,912 miles
    Test number
    283272861492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,700 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,700 miles
    Test number
    460465767526
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail55,700 miles (+265)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,700 miles
    Test number
    649748751797
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,435 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,435 miles
    Test number
    796418111611
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail55,424 miles (+711)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,424 miles
    Test number
    624201747300
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass54,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,713 miles
    Test number
    119569535178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail54,713 miles (+2,167)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,713 miles
    Test number
    507060415158
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on edges

  11. Pass52,546 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,546 miles
    Test number
    436459214103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,524 miles (+1,516)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,524 miles
    Test number
    107192314118
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass51,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,008 miles
    Test number
    497518793036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,008 miles (+1,546)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,008 miles
    Test number
    608598093097
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass49,462 miles (+222)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,462 miles
    Test number
    657919512193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,240 miles (+4,278)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,240 miles
    Test number
    259735302457
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass44,962 miles (+2,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,962 miles
    Test number
    626806101185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass42,093 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,093 miles
    Test number
    113128910178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,414 miles (+2,627)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,414 miles
    Test number
    971709119109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,787 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,787 miles
    Test number
    191921828128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,965 miles (+3,112)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,965 miles
    Test number
    740567917127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteTop engine stabiliser bar bushes worn

  22. Pass30,853 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,853 miles
    Test number
    514809016161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2006
    Odometer
    27,547 miles
    Test number
    664168415113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,547 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,547 miles
    Test number
    244117415401
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

Questions about T497 PEO

Does T497 PEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T497 PEO is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T497 PEO?
The MOT on T497 PEO is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T497 PEO done?
T497 PEO was recorded at 58,087 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 1,462 miles a year.
Has T497 PEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 PEO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T497 PEO 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 T497 PEO find?
T497 PEO passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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