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Green · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc

T4 RCVMOT history

T4 RCV is a green petrol MINI first used on 5 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
132,650 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 RCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 RCV was last recorded at 132,650 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 3,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,727 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,923 miles
Average per year
7,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,650 miles
  • 2025 – 128,727 miles
  • 2024 – 125,550 miles
  • 2023 – 121,767 miles
  • 2022 – 119,133 miles
  • 2021 – 114,748 miles
  • 2020 – 112,118 miles
  • 2019 – 101,664 miles
  • 2018 – 90,688 miles
  • 2017 – 76,060 miles
  • 2016 – 53,096 miles
  • 2015 – 37,697 miles
  • 2013 – 33,029 miles
  • 2011 – 18,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,650 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,650 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    132,650 miles
    Test number
    822751179958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail132,650 miles (+3,923)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,650 miles
    Test number
    285634883571
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass128,727 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,727 miles
    Test number
    794651397667
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail128,727 miles (+3,177)8 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,727 miles
    Test number
    219613344115
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass125,550 miles (+3,783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    125,550 miles
    Test number
    570964515105
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass121,767 miles (+2,634)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,767 miles
    Test number
    641380818739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,133 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,133 miles
    Test number
    784415658141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,748 miles (+2,630)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    114,748 miles
    Test number
    893565032863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,118 miles
    Test number
    362002074895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,118 miles (+10,454)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,118 miles
    Test number
    750965335135
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal cracked/perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass101,664 miles (+10,976)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,664 miles
    Test number
    404232763205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,688 miles (+14,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    90,688 miles
    Test number
    739192590119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass76,060 miles (+22,964)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,060 miles
    Test number
    716309886875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,096 miles (+15,399)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    879754140586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,697 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    37,697 miles
    Test number
    965118005096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,029 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,029 miles
    Test number
    408222933443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,000 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,000 miles
    Test number
    456905403082
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass29,000 miles (+10,304)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,000 miles
    Test number
    895825403093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    18,696 miles
    Test number
    597589591194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 RCV

Does T4 RCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 RCV is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 RCV?
The MOT on T4 RCV is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 RCV done?
T4 RCV was recorded at 132,650 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 7,831 miles a year.
Has T4 RCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 RCV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T4 RCV 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 T4 RCV find?
T4 RCV passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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