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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T56 BANMOT history

T56 BAN is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 14,380 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
14,380 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 BAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T56 BAN was last recorded at 14,380 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Mar 2010: 19,086 miles, lower than 95,135 miles on 13 Aug 2008.
  • 26 Feb 2011: 8,965 miles, lower than 19,086 miles on 5 Mar 2010.

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
14,378 miles · 1 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 14,380 miles
  • 2025 – 13,427 miles
  • 2018 – 13,411 miles
  • 2017 – 12,069 miles
  • 2011 – 9,060 miles
  • 2010 – 19,086 miles
  • 2008 – 95,135 miles
  • 2007 – 89,544 miles
  • 2006 – 78,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,380 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

15 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,380 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    14,380 miles
    Test number
    930798077930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail14,378 miles (+4)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,378 miles
    Test number
    544104999791
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system main run (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail14,374 miles (+947)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,374 miles
    Test number
    508231543603
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass13,427 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    13,427 miles
    Test number
    916254345780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail13,425 miles (+14)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,425 miles
    Test number
    745994372972
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass13,411 miles (+1,342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    13,411 miles
    Test number
    310310777915
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion trough out vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight play both inner rack joints
  7. Pass12,069 miles (+3,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    12,069 miles
    Test number
    933172657948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass9,060 miles (+95)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    9,060 miles
    Test number
    647564261072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  9. Fail8,965 miles (-10,121)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,965 miles
    Test number
    169717351424
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass19,086 miles (-76,049)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    19,086 miles
    Test number
    240314460055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    95,135 miles
    Test number
    342656328210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    180702528218
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  13. Pass89,544 miles (+11,533)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    89,544 miles
    Test number
    302735117414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass78,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    78,011 miles
    Test number
    822644616252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,011 miles1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,011 miles
    Test number
    321644316242
    • FailureNearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on all time †o/s spot light n/w dim all time
    • NoteCorrosion sills
    • NoteO/s/f shocker cover det

Questions about T56 BAN

Does T56 BAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T56 BAN is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T56 BAN?
The MOT on T56 BAN is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T56 BAN done?
T56 BAN was recorded at 14,380 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026.
Has T56 BAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 BAN has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T56 BAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T56 BAN find?
T56 BAN passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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