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Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,560 cc

T500 RARMOT history

T500 RAR is a red diesel MINI first used on 22 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
112,460 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 RAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 RAR was last recorded at 112,460 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 3,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,248 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,212 miles
Average per year
6,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,460 miles
  • 2024 – 109,248 miles
  • 2023 – 105,672 miles
  • 2022 – 96,007 miles
  • 2021 – 86,091 miles
  • 2020 – 77,534 miles
  • 2019 – 70,604 miles
  • 2018 – 61,404 miles
  • 2017 – 51,660 miles
  • 2016 – 42,428 miles
  • 2015 – 36,560 miles
  • 2014 – 33,653 miles
  • 2013 – 30,271 miles
  • 2012 – 24,881 miles
  • 2011 – 19,531 miles
  • 2010 – 13,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,460 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside rear suicide door not opening

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 Suicide door not opening

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,460 miles (+3,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    112,460 miles
    Test number
    691923851451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suicide door not opening

  2. Pass109,248 miles (+3,576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    109,248 miles
    Test number
    230678897312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suicide door not opening
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  3. Pass105,672 miles (+9,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,672 miles
    Test number
    809076869685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suicide door not opening

  4. Pass96,007 miles (+9,916)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    96,007 miles
    Test number
    294342185301
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass86,091 miles (+8,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,091 miles
    Test number
    615633627126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner disc backing plate rusted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody brakes steering and suspension has surface rust

  6. Pass77,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,534 miles
    Test number
    270352005879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,534 miles (+6,930)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,534 miles
    Test number
    206274802072
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer edge of tread wearing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,604 miles
    Test number
    709077008192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail70,604 miles (+9,200)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,604 miles
    Test number
    828926285109
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass61,404 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,404 miles
    Test number
    819244199335
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Wipers Split / Noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail61,404 miles (+9,744)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,404 miles
    Test number
    732924787146
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Wipers Split / Noisy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass51,660 miles (+9,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    51,660 miles
    Test number
    817141810795
    • AdvisoryBoth Front Tyre's Worn Low On Outer Edge's+
    • AdvisoryFront Disc's Lipped

  13. Pass42,428 miles (+5,868)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,428 miles
    Test number
    364547718865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,560 miles (+2,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,560 miles
    Test number
    779148638643
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded

  15. Pass33,653 miles (+3,382)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    33,653 miles
    Test number
    958424624323
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS
    • NoteBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON BOTH SIDES OF DISCS

  16. Pass30,271 miles (+5,390)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    30,271 miles
    Test number
    438598313332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding

  17. Pass24,881 miles (+5,350)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    24,881 miles
    Test number
    196023032398
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear tyres worn slightly on edges

  18. Pass19,531 miles (+5,919)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    19,531 miles
    Test number
    217862241337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear discs have slight corrosion on them

  19. Pass13,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,612 miles
    Test number
    413060340474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T500 RAR

Does T500 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 RAR is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T500 RAR?
The MOT on T500 RAR is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 RAR done?
T500 RAR was recorded at 112,460 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 6,594 miles a year.
Has T500 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 RAR has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T500 RAR 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 T500 RAR find?
T500 RAR passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suicide door not opening.

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