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

T5 REDMOT history

T5 RED is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 36,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
36,017 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 RED
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
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 RED was last recorded at 36,017 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,390 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
627 miles
Average per year
524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,017 miles
  • 2024 – 35,390 miles
  • 2023 – 34,060 miles
  • 2021 – 33,905 miles
  • 2020 – 33,718 miles
  • 2019 – 33,153 miles
  • 2018 – 32,808 miles
  • 2017 – 32,676 miles
  • 2016 – 32,221 miles
  • 2015 – 31,717 miles
  • 2014 – 31,351 miles
  • 2013 – 30,754 miles
  • 2012 – 30,286 miles
  • 2011 – 29,700 miles
  • 2010 – 28,626 miles
  • 2008 – 28,302 miles
  • 2007 – 27,067 miles
  • 2006 – 25,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,017 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass36,017 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    36,017 miles
    Test number
    876518541386
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail36,017 miles (+627)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,017 miles
    Test number
    206440437778
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass35,390 miles (+1,330)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    35,390 miles
    Test number
    735680323281
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside windscreen washer not working

  4. Pass34,060 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    34,060 miles
    Test number
    543675547909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,905 miles (+187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    33,905 miles
    Test number
    708085620956
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass33,718 miles (+565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    33,718 miles
    Test number
    130203899326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass33,153 miles (+345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2020
    Odometer
    33,153 miles
    Test number
    563416540855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine very light leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass32,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,808 miles
    Test number
    207320301282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail32,808 miles (+132)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,808 miles
    Test number
    551414985361
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass32,676 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,676 miles
    Test number
    466131257054
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Fail32,674 miles (+453)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,674 miles
    Test number
    513391035150
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass32,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    32,221 miles
    Test number
    200856049420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail32,221 miles (+504)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,221 miles
    Test number
    523523506812
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  14. Pass31,717 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,717 miles
    Test number
    466281415191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,351 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,351 miles
    Test number
    275004314112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBattery cable insecure on rear subframe.
    • NoteExhaust rubber mountings perished.

  16. Fail31,351 miles (+597)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,351 miles
    Test number
    608624214168
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBattery cable insecure on rear subframe.
    • NoteExhaust rubber mountings perished.

  17. Pass30,754 miles (+468)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    30,754 miles
    Test number
    136566413186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,286 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,286 miles
    Test number
    707635932129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,700 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,700 miles
    Test number
    255503121462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,626 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,626 miles
    Test number
    754315080014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,622 miles (+320)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,622 miles
    Test number
    253297170066
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  22. Pass28,302 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,302 miles
    Test number
    203748018285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,067 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    27,067 miles
    Test number
    311238107495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,705 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,705 miles
    Test number
    154968956151
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass25,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,705 miles
    Test number
    711178456105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T5 RED

Does T5 RED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 RED is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 RED?
The MOT on T5 RED is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 RED done?
T5 RED was recorded at 36,017 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 524 miles a year.
Has T5 RED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 RED has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T5 RED 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 T5 RED find?
T5 RED passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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