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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T53 FANMOT history

T53 FAN is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 39,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
39,079 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T53 FAN
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
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T53 FAN was last recorded at 39,079 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,945 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
134 miles
Average per year
1,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,079 miles
  • 2025 – 38,945 miles
  • 2024 – 38,836 miles
  • 2022 – 38,520 miles
  • 2021 – 38,343 miles
  • 2020 – 38,075 miles
  • 2019 – 37,340 miles
  • 2018 – 36,864 miles
  • 2017 – 36,103 miles
  • 2016 – 32,877 miles
  • 2015 – 30,252 miles
  • 2014 – 25,631 miles
  • 2013 – 21,167 miles
  • 2012 – 18,440 miles
  • 2011 – 16,709 miles
  • 2010 – 14,613 miles
  • 2009 – 12,431 miles
  • 2008 – 11,070 miles
  • 2007 – 10,672 miles
  • 2006 – 9,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,079 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,079 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    39,079 miles
    Test number
    516529219732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,945 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    38,945 miles
    Test number
    861832657398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,836 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    38,836 miles
    Test number
    425263946834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,520 miles (+177)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    38,520 miles
    Test number
    649729931839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass38,343 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,343 miles
    Test number
    593412890584
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail38,343 miles (+268)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,343 miles
    Test number
    801325947416
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass38,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,075 miles
    Test number
    232951126227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail38,075 miles (+735)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,075 miles
    Test number
    419514059343
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass37,340 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,340 miles
    Test number
    162316432275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,864 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    36,864 miles
    Test number
    892186416715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail36,856 miles (+753)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,856 miles
    Test number
    134862885238
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass36,103 miles (+3,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,103 miles
    Test number
    747451362942
    • AdvisoryTwo rear tyres getting close to 2mm
    • AdvisoryCorrosion developing
    • AdvisoryPlay in front ball-joints

  13. Pass32,877 miles (+2,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,877 miles
    Test number
    460691502104
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass30,252 miles (+101)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,252 miles
    Test number
    129174685050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail30,151 miles (+4,520)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,151 miles
    Test number
    418143975039
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass25,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,631 miles
    Test number
    609969624032
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail25,631 miles (+4,464)2 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,631 miles
    Test number
    235348524088
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass21,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,167 miles
    Test number
    398775323014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,167 miles (+2,727)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,167 miles
    Test number
    656635523003
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass18,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    18,440 miles
    Test number
    215356122012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,440 miles (+1,731)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,440 miles
    Test number
    696365622054
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass16,709 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,709 miles
    Test number
    216905321452
    • NoteSlight leak to centre exhaust joint

  23. Fail16,701 miles (+2,088)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,701 miles
    Test number
    759114121124
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteSlight leak to centre exhaust joint

  24. Pass14,613 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    14,613 miles
    Test number
    581789310190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,431 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    12,431 miles
    Test number
    123956189097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,070 miles (+398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,070 miles
    Test number
    211969798086
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass10,672 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,672 miles
    Test number
    564040507179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    9,943 miles
    Test number
    830221116125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T53 FAN

Does T53 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T53 FAN is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T53 FAN?
The MOT on T53 FAN is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T53 FAN done?
T53 FAN was recorded at 39,079 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 1,423 miles a year.
Has T53 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T53 FAN has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T53 FAN 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 T53 FAN find?
T53 FAN passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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