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Blue and White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T698 LBJMOT history

T698 LBJ is a blue and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 56,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
56,590 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
1,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T698 LBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T698 LBJ was last recorded at 56,590 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 1,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2014: 37,096 miles, lower than 37,409 miles on 30 Nov 2012.
  • 2 Feb 2017: 38,393 miles, lower than 38,893 miles on 23 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
55,255 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,335 miles
Average per year
1,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,590 miles
  • 2024 – 55,255 miles
  • 2023 – 54,716 miles
  • 2022 – 53,726 miles
  • 2020 – 53,076 miles
  • 2019 – 50,950 miles
  • 2018 – 46,235 miles
  • 2017 – 38,393 miles
  • 2016 – 38,893 miles
  • 2015 – 38,766 miles
  • 2014 – 37,096 miles
  • 2012 – 37,409 miles
  • 2011 – 36,521 miles
  • 2010 – 35,149 miles
  • 2009 – 34,020 miles
  • 2008 – 32,771 miles
  • 2007 – 31,296 miles
  • 2006 – 30,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,590 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,590 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    151287395801
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail56,590 miles (+1,335)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    467128220008
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,255 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    55,255 miles
    Test number
    949703220110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,250 miles (+534)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,250 miles
    Test number
    962808146019
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass54,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    54,716 miles
    Test number
    474557405887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,716 miles (+990)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,716 miles
    Test number
    764551609803
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass53,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    53,726 miles
    Test number
    322573888592
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail53,726 miles (+650)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,726 miles
    Test number
    427700369840
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass53,076 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2021
    Odometer
    53,076 miles
    Test number
    414343152054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail53,068 miles (+2,118)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,068 miles
    Test number
    554206907338
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass50,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,950 miles
    Test number
    474801983619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,950 miles (+4,715)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,950 miles
    Test number
    672390586387
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass46,235 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    46,235 miles
    Test number
    218675633399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine has large oil leak
    • AdvisoryOsr swing arm has slight play in bush

  14. Fail46,232 miles (+7,839)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,232 miles
    Test number
    952503302128
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine has large oil leak
    • AdvisoryOsr swing arm has slight play in bush

  15. Pass38,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,393 miles
    Test number
    586215776722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,393 miles (-500)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,393 miles
    Test number
    961650753770
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryTop and bottom ball joints both sides have slight play

  17. Pass38,893 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,893 miles
    Test number
    133552934289
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  18. Fail38,892 miles (+126)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,892 miles
    Test number
    940210860767
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  19. Pass38,766 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,766 miles
    Test number
    217693775441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,289 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,289 miles
    Test number
    936654815058
    • NoteRear bub frame showing signs of corrosion

  21. Fail38,289 miles (+1,193)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,289 miles
    Test number
    275853015057
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear bub frame showing signs of corrosion

  22. Pass37,096 miles (-313)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,096 miles
    Test number
    228962014118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteParts of body and under floor have corrosion but not through at this time

  23. Pass37,409 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,409 miles
    Test number
    516765032353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteVehicle has corrosion at bulk head around windscreen and verious other places

  24. Fail37,409 miles (+888)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,409 miles
    Test number
    539116822320
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteVehicle has corrosion at bulk head around windscreen and verious other places

  25. Pass36,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,521 miles
    Test number
    216910011142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Fail36,521 miles (+1,372)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,521 miles
    Test number
    339150111196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass35,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,149 miles
    Test number
    950503700102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail35,149 miles (+1,129)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,149 miles
    Test number
    460327290027
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  29. Pass34,020 miles (+1,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,020 miles
    Test number
    284792019439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  30. Fail32,771 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,771 miles
    Test number
    501837208165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  31. Pass32,771 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,771 miles
    Test number
    821807208134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass31,296 miles (+882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,296 miles
    Test number
    301583007140
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  33. Pass30,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,414 miles
    Test number
    971998206184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T698 LBJ

Does T698 LBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T698 LBJ is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T698 LBJ?
The MOT on T698 LBJ is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T698 LBJ done?
T698 LBJ was recorded at 56,590 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 1,342 miles a year.
Has T698 LBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T698 LBJ has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T698 LBJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T698 LBJ find?
T698 LBJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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