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

T642 NLCMOT history

T642 NLC is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 46,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
46,559 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T642 NLC
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T642 NLC was last recorded at 46,559 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,478 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
1,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,559 miles
  • 2025 – 46,478 miles
  • 2024 – 46,343 miles
  • 2023 – 45,885 miles
  • 2022 – 45,502 miles
  • 2021 – 45,159 miles
  • 2020 – 44,667 miles
  • 2019 – 43,593 miles
  • 2016 – 43,474 miles
  • 2015 – 43,134 miles
  • 2014 – 42,142 miles
  • 2013 – 40,222 miles
  • 2012 – 38,100 miles
  • 2011 – 37,317 miles
  • 2010 – 36,159 miles
  • 2009 – 34,815 miles
  • 2008 – 33,205 miles
  • 2007 – 29,530 miles
  • 2005 – 26,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,559 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,559 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    46,559 miles
    Test number
    450806957635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,478 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    46,478 miles
    Test number
    396026736871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,343 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    46,343 miles
    Test number
    480029420539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,885 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    45,885 miles
    Test number
    955471551794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,502 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,502 miles
    Test number
    518878181560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,159 miles (+492)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    45,159 miles
    Test number
    843959488264
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass44,667 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,667 miles
    Test number
    573942090227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,593 miles
    Test number
    624585672830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,593 miles (+119)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,593 miles
    Test number
    289831072343
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorObligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass43,474 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,474 miles
    Test number
    813392539520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,134 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,134 miles
    Test number
    285909535185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,142 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    42,142 miles
    Test number
    277629644159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail42,141 miles (+1,919)12 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,141 miles
    Test number
    979247144106
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureObligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside rear swing arm play.
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing play.

  14. Pass40,222 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,222 miles
    Test number
    169414913163
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBothside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

  15. Fail40,222 miles (+2,122)3 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,222 miles
    Test number
    909445503128
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBothside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.
    • NoteBothside rear shocks absorbers -very negligible damping effect- should replace.
    • NoteNearside front steering gaiter seping-oil.
    • NoteOffside front pads wearing thin.

  16. Pass38,100 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,100 miles
    Test number
    137272172055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,317 miles (+1,158)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,317 miles
    Test number
    535861361004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCrack front number plate .
    • NoteSurface corrosion sills

  18. Pass36,159 miles (+1,344)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,159 miles
    Test number
    631437760016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSurface corrosion sills .

  19. Pass34,815 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,815 miles
    Test number
    521283469024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,205 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,205 miles
    Test number
    584830838030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail33,204 miles (+3,674)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,204 miles
    Test number
    980704128085
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,530 miles (+3,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,530 miles
    Test number
    104447237037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  23. Pass26,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    26,226 miles
    Test number
    184119615350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T642 NLC

Does T642 NLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T642 NLC is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T642 NLC?
The MOT on T642 NLC is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T642 NLC done?
T642 NLC was recorded at 46,559 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 1,006 miles a year.
Has T642 NLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T642 NLC has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on T642 NLC 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 T642 NLC find?
T642 NLC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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