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Rover Mini

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T789 SPAMOT history

T789 SPA is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 75,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
75,021 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T789 SPA
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
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T789 SPA was last recorded at 75,021 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,455 miles · 9 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
566 miles
Average per year
1,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,021 miles
  • 2022 – 74,455 miles
  • 2021 – 74,345 miles
  • 2020 – 72,256 miles
  • 2019 – 72,169 miles
  • 2017 – 70,130 miles
  • 2016 – 70,122 miles
  • 2015 – 65,684 miles
  • 2014 – 61,038 miles
  • 2011 – 59,393 miles
  • 2010 – 53,817 miles
  • 2008 – 51,808 miles
  • 2007 – 41,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,021 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,021 miles (+566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    75,021 miles
    Test number
    164090794835
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass74,455 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,455 miles
    Test number
    931735467854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,345 miles (+2,089)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,345 miles
    Test number
    620523316954
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass72,256 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    72,256 miles
    Test number
    126103677485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,169 miles (+2,039)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,169 miles
    Test number
    485245665722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass70,130 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    70,130 miles
    Test number
    702285399212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,122 miles (+4,438)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,122 miles
    Test number
    170445368376
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor and outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Subframe (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  8. Pass65,684 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    65,684 miles
    Test number
    455620789183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,038 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,038 miles
    Test number
    845093254381
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r radius arm

  10. Fail61,021 miles (+1,628)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,021 miles
    Test number
    516314244332
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/r radius arm

  11. Pass59,393 miles (+5,576)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,393 miles
    Test number
    248915441297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteFlexy hoses slightly deteriorated
    • NoteFront tyres worn low
    • NoteN/s/r handbrake only just meets mot standards
    • NoteO/s/r handbrake only just meets mot standard
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  12. Pass53,817 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,817 miles
    Test number
    353787610156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,806 miles (+1,998)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,806 miles
    Test number
    110924310104
    • FailureOffside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass51,808 miles (+9,841)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,808 miles
    Test number
    920632408338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    41,967 miles
    Test number
    371178647288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T789 SPA

Does T789 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T789 SPA is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T789 SPA?
The MOT on T789 SPA is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T789 SPA done?
T789 SPA was recorded at 75,021 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 1,759 miles a year.
Has T789 SPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T789 SPA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on T789 SPA 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 T789 SPA find?
T789 SPA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central floor; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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