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Green and White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T569 DLNMOT history

T569 DLN is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 8 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 50,325 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
50,325 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T569 DLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T569 DLN was last recorded at 50,325 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,303 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,325 miles
  • 2025 – 49,311 miles
  • 2024 – 48,435 miles
  • 2023 – 47,325 miles
  • 2022 – 47,271 miles
  • 2021 – 46,436 miles
  • 2013 – 46,094 miles
  • 2012 – 45,499 miles
  • 2011 – 45,268 miles
  • 2010 – 45,118 miles
  • 2009 – 45,049 miles
  • 2007 – 43,009 miles
  • 2006 – 40,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,325 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Service brake efficiency only just met

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,325 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    50,325 miles
    Test number
    522992569331
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail50,303 miles (+992)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,303 miles
    Test number
    567570115199
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass49,311 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    49,311 miles
    Test number
    506575439109
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail49,311 miles (+876)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,311 miles
    Test number
    487806518645
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,435 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,435 miles
    Test number
    552162311024
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail48,435 miles (+1,110)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,435 miles
    Test number
    760837865248
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass47,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    47,325 miles
    Test number
    415010776070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail47,325 miles (+54)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,325 miles
    Test number
    918540713864
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass47,271 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,271 miles
    Test number
    944792279351
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met

  10. Fail47,203 miles (+767)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,203 miles
    Test number
    882119739646
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met

  11. Pass46,436 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,436 miles
    Test number
    995487653325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,094 miles
    Test number
    699219033200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,094 miles (+595)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,094 miles
    Test number
    975349733264
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass45,499 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,499 miles
    Test number
    736464522227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    45,268 miles
    Test number
    267240611234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,268 miles (+150)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,268 miles
    Test number
    279127301213
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass45,118 miles (+69)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    45,118 miles
    Test number
    822989020255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass45,049 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,049 miles
    Test number
    641706929260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail45,048 miles (+2,039)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,048 miles
    Test number
    660376519254
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass43,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,009 miles
    Test number
    453776207168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,009 miles (+2,732)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,009 miles
    Test number
    662106007183
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  22. Pass40,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,277 miles
    Test number
    234841806134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,277 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,277 miles
    Test number
    562737796028
    • DangerousExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T569 DLN

Does T569 DLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T569 DLN is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T569 DLN?
The MOT on T569 DLN is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T569 DLN done?
T569 DLN was recorded at 50,325 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 491 miles a year.
Has T569 DLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T569 DLN has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T569 DLN 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 T569 DLN find?
T569 DLN passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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