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Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T69 GNMMOT history

T69 GNM is a purple petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 21,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
21,881 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T69 GNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T69 GNM was last recorded at 21,881 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2010: 45,423 miles, lower than 54,091 miles on 13 Jul 2009.
  • 3 May 2017: 3,052 miles, lower than 91,919 miles on 27 May 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
21,619 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,881 miles
  • 2025 – 21,619 miles
  • 2024 – 21,465 miles
  • 2023 – 21,135 miles
  • 2022 – 20,910 miles
  • 2017 – 3,052 miles
  • 2016 – 91,919 miles
  • 2015 – 76,753 miles
  • 2014 – 72,942 miles
  • 2013 – 69,126 miles
  • 2012 – 65,639 miles
  • 2011 – 57,513 miles
  • 2010 – 45,423 miles
  • 2009 – 54,091 miles
  • 2008 – 53,337 miles
  • 2006 – 48,518 miles
  • 2005 – 40,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail21,881 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel to sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Corroded on floor small hole but not affecting stability

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail21,881 miles (+262)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,881 miles
    Test number
    293132132839
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel to sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass21,619 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    21,619 miles
    Test number
    911149387373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corroded on floor small hole but not affecting stability

  3. Fail21,617 miles (+152)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,617 miles
    Test number
    279517405828
    • 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corroded on floor small hole but not affecting stability

  4. Pass21,465 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    21,465 miles
    Test number
    298544610834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass21,135 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    21,135 miles
    Test number
    877778938035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail21,119 miles (+209)10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,119 miles
    Test number
    503849864968
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass20,910 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    20,910 miles
    Test number
    229626763719
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail20,907 miles (+17,855)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,907 miles
    Test number
    509568134711
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass3,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    3,052 miles
    Test number
    184183626874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail3,052 miles (-88,867)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,052 miles
    Test number
    306546388133
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits too low (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  11. Pass91,919 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,919 miles
    Test number
    175622586662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,906 miles (+15,153)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,906 miles
    Test number
    759700679448
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner arm and knocking (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r metal brake pipe starting to rust

  13. Pass76,753 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,753 miles
    Test number
    947194135195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,750 miles (+3,808)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,750 miles
    Test number
    766341235102
    • FailureInner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMiddle exhaust rubber replaced with gaffa tape

  15. Pass72,942 miles (+3,816)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,942 miles
    Test number
    345918624101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail69,126 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,126 miles
    Test number
    767903123132
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass69,126 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,126 miles
    Test number
    899753823156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,639 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,639 miles
    Test number
    859729842156
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSrs lamp on

  19. Fail65,639 miles (+8,126)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,639 miles
    Test number
    598459942135
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSrs lamp on

  20. Pass57,513 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    57,513 miles
    Test number
    916447531130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,505 miles (+12,082)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,505 miles
    Test number
    968166931113
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRadius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s inner cv boot insecure

  22. Pass45,423 miles (-8,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,423 miles
    Test number
    833139970175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass54,091 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    54,091 miles
    Test number
    451234299108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,047 miles (+710)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,047 miles
    Test number
    253991099193
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  25. Fail53,337 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,337 miles
    Test number
    492608398168
    • Repaired at testEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  26. Pass53,337 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    53,337 miles
    Test number
    633518698191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,518 miles
    Test number
    343968876448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail48,518 miles (+8,377)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,518 miles
    Test number
    583987576215
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  29. Pass40,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    40,141 miles
    Test number
    304262465411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T69 GNM

Does T69 GNM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T69 GNM expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T69 GNM?
The MOT on T69 GNM expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T69 GNM done?
T69 GNM was recorded at 21,881 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026.
Has T69 GNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T69 GNM has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T69 GNM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 28 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T69 GNM find?
T69 GNM failed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inner sill; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear panel to sub frame, and 4 more.

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