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Multi-colour · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T589 KBUMOT history

T589 KBU is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 55,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
55,702 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T589 KBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T589 KBU was last recorded at 55,702 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,508 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
194 miles
Average per year
988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,702 miles
  • 2025 – 55,508 miles
  • 2023 – 55,412 miles
  • 2022 – 55,381 miles
  • 2019 – 54,988 miles
  • 2018 – 53,851 miles
  • 2017 – 53,163 miles
  • 2012 – 53,125 miles
  • 2011 – 51,610 miles
  • 2010 – 50,227 miles
  • 2009 – 47,181 miles
  • 2008 – 43,941 miles
  • 2007 – 42,082 miles
  • 2006 – 35,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,702 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly perished
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,702 miles (+194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    55,702 miles
    Test number
    975938541768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass55,508 miles (+96)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    55,508 miles
    Test number
    725919698608
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    55,412 miles
    Test number
    439492152221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail55,412 miles (+31)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,412 miles
    Test number
    684755415326
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass55,381 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    55,381 miles
    Test number
    934489221332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail55,381 miles (+393)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,381 miles
    Test number
    739550643448
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass54,988 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,988 miles
    Test number
    917620277256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,851 miles (+688)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,851 miles
    Test number
    376952686088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass53,163 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    53,163 miles
    Test number
    540654629025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,125 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,125 miles
    Test number
    679317142334
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass53,125 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    53,125 miles
    Test number
    715127842324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,610 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,610 miles
    Test number
    815479891213
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Fail51,609 miles (+1,382)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,609 miles
    Test number
    518657791256
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass50,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,227 miles
    Test number
    504348790200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,227 miles (+3,046)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,227 miles
    Test number
    740478990244
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

  16. Pass47,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,181 miles
    Test number
    211677309367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,181 miles (+3,240)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,181 miles
    Test number
    314026109310
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

  18. Pass43,941 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,941 miles
    Test number
    790280498230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail43,940 miles (+1,858)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,940 miles
    Test number
    373628088443
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  20. Pass42,082 miles (+6,344)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    42,082 miles
    Test number
    184539697237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,738 miles
    Test number
    983669986057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T589 KBU

Does T589 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T589 KBU is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T589 KBU?
The MOT on T589 KBU is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T589 KBU done?
T589 KBU was recorded at 55,702 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 988 miles a year.
Has T589 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T589 KBU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T589 KBU 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 T589 KBU find?
T589 KBU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly perished; offside rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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