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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T631 DBMMOT history

T631 DBM is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 40,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
40,973 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T631 DBM
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
29 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T631 DBM was last recorded at 40,973 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 1,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,298 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,675 miles
Average per year
482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,973 miles
  • 2025 – 39,298 miles
  • 2022 – 38,184 miles
  • 2010 – 37,785 miles
  • 2009 – 36,969 miles
  • 2008 – 35,982 miles
  • 2007 – 34,476 miles
  • 2006 – 31,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail40,973 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail40,973 miles (+1,675)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,973 miles
    Test number
    566539552189
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass39,298 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    39,298 miles
    Test number
    530138504849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    38,184 miles
    Test number
    120396867015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail38,179 miles (+394)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,179 miles
    Test number
    161072860049
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail37,785 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,785 miles
    Test number
    221670260404
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  6. Pass37,785 miles (+816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,785 miles
    Test number
    242580960480
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  7. Pass36,969 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    36,969 miles
    Test number
    354859369147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,982 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,982 miles
    Test number
    623118758166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,974 miles (+1,498)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,974 miles
    Test number
    592838148172
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass34,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    34,476 miles
    Test number
    172323817255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Fail34,476 miles (+3,240)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,476 miles
    Test number
    292223017255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass31,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,236 miles
    Test number
    812925396151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T631 DBM

Does T631 DBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T631 DBM expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T631 DBM?
The MOT on T631 DBM expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T631 DBM done?
T631 DBM was recorded at 40,973 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 482 miles a year.
Has T631 DBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T631 DBM has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T631 DBM 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 T631 DBM find?
T631 DBM failed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects and 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% axle 1; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; emissions unable to be completed, and 8 more.

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