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Rover Mini

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T588 BSOMOT history

T588 BSO is a grey petrol Rover Mini first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 91,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
91,204 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T588 BSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T588 BSO was last recorded at 91,204 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,039 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,165 miles
Average per year
3,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,204 miles
  • 2024 – 87,874 miles
  • 2022 – 86,664 miles
  • 2021 – 83,475 miles
  • 2020 – 80,285 miles
  • 2019 – 76,866 miles
  • 2018 – 70,119 miles
  • 2017 – 63,861 miles
  • 2016 – 57,704 miles
  • 2015 – 51,397 miles
  • 2014 – 40,211 miles
  • 2011 – 39,850 miles
  • 2010 – 39,073 miles
  • 2009 – 39,053 miles
  • 2008 – 28,213 miles
  • 2007 – 24,089 miles
  • 2006 – 19,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,204 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre wearing off on outer edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,204 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    91,204 miles
    Test number
    946691584642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass90,039 miles (+2,165)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    90,039 miles
    Test number
    779442477519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,874 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    87,874 miles
    Test number
    855556345305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,664 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,664 miles
    Test number
    748746955595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    83,475 miles
    Test number
    228212531190
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail83,475 miles (+3,190)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,475 miles
    Test number
    664947248839
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass80,285 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,285 miles
    Test number
    199571549097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,220 miles (+3,354)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,220 miles
    Test number
    634131152592
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass76,866 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,866 miles
    Test number
    713396842540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail76,865 miles (+6,746)1 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,865 miles
    Test number
    383934201236
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass70,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    70,119 miles
    Test number
    825912120950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,119 miles (+6,258)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,119 miles
    Test number
    193284190188
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering gaitor split.

  13. Pass63,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,861 miles
    Test number
    990959250945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail63,861 miles (+6,157)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,861 miles
    Test number
    630870649076
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass57,704 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,704 miles
    Test number
    339144009733
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing off on outer edge.

  16. Fail57,639 miles (+6,242)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,639 miles
    Test number
    931297869998
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing off on outer edge.

  17. Pass51,397 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,397 miles
    Test number
    867570085103
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail51,397 miles (+11,186)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,397 miles
    Test number
    267130785498
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass40,211 miles (+361)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,211 miles
    Test number
    288970914291
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front floor areas corroding
    • NoteBoth front outer sills corroding
    • NoteNearside front upper ball joint damp
    • NoteOffside rear floor corroding (drain hole areas)
    • NoteRear subframe corroding
    • NoteSurface corrosion near fuel pipes

  20. Pass39,850 miles (+4)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,850 miles
    Test number
    429445101420
    • NoteBoth front floor areas corroding
    • NoteBoth front outer sills corroding
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer slight leak
    • NoteFront brake balance high (but within limits).
    • NoteNearside front upper ball joint damp
    • NoteOffside rear floor corroding (drain hole areas).
    • NoteRear subframe corroding
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front wheel bearing
    • NoteSurface corrosion to nearside rear fuel pipes

  21. Fail39,846 miles (+773)6 failures9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,846 miles
    Test number
    609967191240
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteBoth front floor areas corroding
    • NoteBoth front outer sills corroding
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer slight leak
    • NoteFront brake balance high (but within limits).
    • NoteNearside front upper ball joint damp
    • NoteOffside rear floor corroding (drain hole areas).
    • NoteRear subframe corroding
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front wheel bearing
    • NoteSurface corrosion to nearside rear fuel pipes

  22. Pass39,073 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,073 miles
    Test number
    752565680217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust minor leak central
    • NoteSurface corrosion to rear and front floors

  23. Fail39,069 miles (+16)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,069 miles
    Test number
    712924180273
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteExhaust minor leak central
    • NoteSurface corrosion to rear and front floors

  24. Pass39,053 miles (+3,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,053 miles
    Test number
    224381059392
    • NoteN/s/f steering slight wear

  25. Pass36,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,043 miles
    Test number
    530489119114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,041 miles (+7,828)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,041 miles
    Test number
    403059419199
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  27. Pass28,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,213 miles
    Test number
    993259118148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail28,213 miles (+4,124)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,213 miles
    Test number
    804479418120
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

  29. Pass24,089 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,089 miles
    Test number
    250362707187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail24,086 miles (+4,383)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,086 miles
    Test number
    160750607189
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • 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)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass19,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,703 miles
    Test number
    740013306172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T588 BSO

Does T588 BSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T588 BSO is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T588 BSO?
The MOT on T588 BSO is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T588 BSO done?
T588 BSO was recorded at 91,204 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 3,652 miles a year.
Has T588 BSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T588 BSO has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T588 BSO 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 T588 BSO find?
T588 BSO passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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