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

T697 SCGMOT history

T697 SCG is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 60,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2024
Mileage
60,032 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T697 SCG
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
7 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T697 SCG was last recorded at 60,032 miles on 23 Jun 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,031 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,032 miles
  • 2023 – 60,031 miles
  • 2021 – 58,587 miles
  • 2019 – 56,389 miles
  • 2018 – 53,710 miles
  • 2017 – 50,625 miles
  • 2016 – 48,243 miles
  • 2015 – 45,506 miles
  • 2014 – 40,619 miles
  • 2013 – 35,880 miles
  • 2012 – 30,753 miles
  • 2011 – 26,540 miles
  • 2009 – 26,089 miles
  • 2008 – 25,526 miles
  • 2007 – 24,685 miles
  • 2006 – 23,656 miles
  • 2005 – 20,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail60,032 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail60,032 miles (+1)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,032 miles
    Test number
    488535236277
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass60,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    60,031 miles
    Test number
    136121979142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail60,031 miles (+1,444)17 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,031 miles
    Test number
    212032139481
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Major leak in exhaust system preventing emissions machine to read gases (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front swing arm bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer lower valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,587 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,587 miles
    Test number
    686311564736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,389 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,389 miles
    Test number
    914444778145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,346 miles (+2,636)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,346 miles
    Test number
    340901836879
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor above radius arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass53,710 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,710 miles
    Test number
    368333807722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass50,625 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,625 miles
    Test number
    202754133353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,243 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,243 miles
    Test number
    262181017233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail48,243 miles (+2,737)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,243 miles
    Test number
    296644475443
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass45,506 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,506 miles
    Test number
    156519345155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,619 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,619 miles
    Test number
    728152234185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail40,619 miles (+4,739)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,619 miles
    Test number
    255992734105
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass35,880 miles (+5,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,880 miles
    Test number
    588964633103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass30,753 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,753 miles
    Test number
    595480632154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail30,753 miles (+4,213)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,753 miles
    Test number
    496060832129
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass26,540 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    26,540 miles
    Test number
    198514531180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,089 miles (+563)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,089 miles
    Test number
    620983009311
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass25,526 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    25,526 miles
    Test number
    343193658448
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking.

  20. Fail25,526 miles (+9)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,526 miles
    Test number
    274672858236
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking.

  21. Fail25,517 miles (+832)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,517 miles
    Test number
    800979898136
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly misshaped

  22. Pass24,685 miles (+1,029)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,685 miles
    Test number
    803695807239
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear silencer skin corroded
    • NoteSlight play in Off side front track rod end

  23. Fail23,656 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,656 miles
    Test number
    124192606221
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass23,656 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,656 miles
    Test number
    674202006258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    20,718 miles
    Test number
    760937985147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,718 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,718 miles
    Test number
    561757985188
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T697 SCG

Does T697 SCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T697 SCG expired on 3 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T697 SCG?
The MOT on T697 SCG expired on 3 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T697 SCG done?
T697 SCG was recorded at 60,032 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2025, an average of 1,969 miles a year.
Has T697 SCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T697 SCG has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T697 SCG 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 T697 SCG find?
T697 SCG failed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2025 with 4 major defects: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch; offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch, and 1 more.

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