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Rover Mini

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T509 MBOMOT history

T509 MBO is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 31,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
31,889 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T509 MBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T509 MBO was last recorded at 31,889 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2007: 17,553 miles, lower than 158,092 miles on 18 Jul 2006.
  • 20 Sept 2021: 29,834 miles, lower than 29,847 miles on 17 Sept 2020.

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
31,036 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
853 miles
Average per year
920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 31,889 miles
  • 2024 – 31,036 miles
  • 2023 – 30,645 miles
  • 2022 – 30,211 miles
  • 2021 – 29,834 miles
  • 2020 – 29,847 miles
  • 2019 – 28,930 miles
  • 2018 – 28,357 miles
  • 2017 – 27,963 miles
  • 2016 – 27,169 miles
  • 2015 – 26,288 miles
  • 2014 – 25,054 miles
  • 2013 – 24,410 miles
  • 2012 – 23,403 miles
  • 2011 – 22,546 miles
  • 2010 – 21,435 miles
  • 2009 – 20,460 miles
  • 2008 – 19,201 miles
  • 2007 – 17,553 miles
  • 2006 – 158,092 miles
  • 2005 – 13,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,889 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.

  • Corrosion at osr (rear) and nsr (front) subframe mounting points

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front wings corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Wear/play nsf track rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Surface rust o/s boot floor and outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,889 miles (+853)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    31,889 miles
    Test number
    632012203481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass31,036 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    31,036 miles
    Test number
    265884145449
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at osr (rear) and nsr (front) subframe mounting points
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded
    • AdvisoryWear/play nsf track rod

  3. Fail31,018 miles (+373)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,018 miles
    Test number
    906627167327
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch, near front suframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at osr (rear) and nsr (front) subframe mounting points
    • AdvisoryFront wings corroded
    • AdvisoryOs outer sill corroded and holed, but not within 30cm
    • AdvisoryWear/play nsf track rod

  4. Pass30,645 miles (+434)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    30,645 miles
    Test number
    709409855937
    • 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))

  5. Pass30,211 miles (+377)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    30,211 miles
    Test number
    321641984862
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass29,834 miles (-13)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    29,834 miles
    Test number
    894194064519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    29,847 miles
    Test number
    608420097853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened BENT SLIGHT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened BENT SLIGHT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail29,847 miles (+917)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,847 miles
    Test number
    470795039523
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER JET (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened BENT SLIGHT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened BENT SLIGHT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass28,930 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    28,930 miles
    Test number
    588129676507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,357 miles (+394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    28,357 miles
    Test number
    702942367639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass27,963 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,963 miles
    Test number
    452471792191
    • AdvisorySurface rust o/s boot floor and outer sills

  12. Fail27,958 miles (+789)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,958 miles
    Test number
    642257694465
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySurface rust o/s boot floor and outer sills

  13. Pass27,169 miles (+881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    27,169 miles
    Test number
    246618958995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated

  14. Pass26,288 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,288 miles
    Test number
    864595211285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,280 miles (+7)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,280 miles
    Test number
    378706641266
    • FailureFront Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended subframe (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Fail26,273 miles (+1,219)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,273 miles
    Test number
    855557385142
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass25,054 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,054 miles
    Test number
    245402994458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,410 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,410 miles
    Test number
    177536693188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,406 miles (+1,003)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,406 miles
    Test number
    276372893140
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  20. Pass23,403 miles (+857)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,403 miles
    Test number
    237648202299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,546 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,546 miles
    Test number
    779836391193
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass22,546 miles (+1,111)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,546 miles
    Test number
    855596291132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,435 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,435 miles
    Test number
    582246070169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,460 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    20,460 miles
    Test number
    650553309204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail20,455 miles (+1,254)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,455 miles
    Test number
    450338589164
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  26. Pass19,201 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,201 miles
    Test number
    703872898154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,553 miles (-140,539)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    17,553 miles
    Test number
    612575287142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass158,092 miles (+142,520)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    158,092 miles
    Test number
    140619496114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail15,572 miles (+2,353)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,572 miles
    Test number
    410422196104
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass13,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    13,219 miles
    Test number
    733446185100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T509 MBO

Does T509 MBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T509 MBO is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T509 MBO?
The MOT on T509 MBO is valid until 19 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T509 MBO done?
T509 MBO was recorded at 31,889 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 920 miles a year.
Has T509 MBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T509 MBO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T509 MBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T509 MBO find?
T509 MBO passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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