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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T651 ABDMOT history

T651 ABD is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 61,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
61,709 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T651 ABD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T651 ABD was last recorded at 61,709 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,684 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
2,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,709 miles
  • 2024 – 60,286 miles
  • 2023 – 57,958 miles
  • 2022 – 57,638 miles
  • 2021 – 57,382 miles
  • 2020 – 56,754 miles
  • 2019 – 54,797 miles
  • 2018 – 52,766 miles
  • 2017 – 50,769 miles
  • 2016 – 47,844 miles
  • 2015 – 47,714 miles
  • 2014 – 45,886 miles
  • 2013 – 43,815 miles
  • 2012 – 40,354 miles
  • 2011 – 37,604 miles
  • 2010 – 33,708 miles
  • 2009 – 30,524 miles
  • 2008 – 25,483 miles
  • 2007 – 20,327 miles
  • 2006 – 14,621 miles
  • 2005 – 14,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,709 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,709 miles (+25)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    61,709 miles
    Test number
    816609732013
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail61,684 miles (+1,398)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,684 miles
    Test number
    414236981501
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass60,286 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,286 miles
    Test number
    994630855652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,958 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    57,958 miles
    Test number
    535582362856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail57,945 miles (+307)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,945 miles
    Test number
    716358441984
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass57,638 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,638 miles
    Test number
    147778253631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,382 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,382 miles
    Test number
    166330204443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,754 miles
    Test number
    842542582473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail56,752 miles (+1,955)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,752 miles
    Test number
    636674118530
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass54,797 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,797 miles
    Test number
    299507657518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,766 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    52,766 miles
    Test number
    214805904391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,769 miles (+2,925)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    50,769 miles
    Test number
    482546021794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass47,844 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,844 miles
    Test number
    317660570357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,714 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,714 miles
    Test number
    568512218916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,886 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,886 miles
    Test number
    319298554284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,878 miles (+2,063)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,878 miles
    Test number
    127912354215
    • DangerousNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass43,815 miles (+3,461)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    43,815 miles
    Test number
    389774953258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePin hole in o/s/f steering rack gaiter

  18. Pass40,354 miles (+2,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    40,354 miles
    Test number
    899456672242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass37,604 miles (+3,896)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,604 miles
    Test number
    238945791406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,708 miles (+3,184)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    33,708 miles
    Test number
    680569670124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,524 miles (+5,041)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,524 miles
    Test number
    683201599115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,483 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    25,483 miles
    Test number
    150097498151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,327 miles (+5,706)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,327 miles
    Test number
    242303797186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,621 miles (+205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,621 miles
    Test number
    474207606280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass14,416 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    14,416 miles
    Test number
    233673935355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail14,391 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,391 miles
    Test number
    354537925335
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T651 ABD

Does T651 ABD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T651 ABD is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T651 ABD?
The MOT on T651 ABD is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T651 ABD done?
T651 ABD was recorded at 61,709 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 2,346 miles a year.
Has T651 ABD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T651 ABD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T651 ABD 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 T651 ABD find?
T651 ABD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front inner steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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