Rover Mini
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc
T824 RARMOT history
T824 RAR is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 5,633 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 May 2027
- Mileage
- 5,633 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T824 RAR
- 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
- 20 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T824 RAR was last recorded at 5,633 miles on 19 May 2026, 1,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Feb 2024: 1,626 miles, lower than 96,002 miles on 28 Feb 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 3,977 miles · 23 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,656 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 5,633 miles
- 2025 – 3,977 miles
- 2024 – 1,626 miles
- 2023 – 96,002 miles
- 2022 – 93,472 miles
- 2021 – 93,453 miles
- 2020 – 91,464 miles
- 2019 – 90,007 miles
- 2017 – 89,048 miles
- 2016 – 87,477 miles
- 2014 – 84,757 miles
- 2013 – 80,253 miles
- 2012 – 77,455 miles
- 2011 – 74,887 miles
- 2010 – 71,328 miles
- 2008 – 67,602 miles
- 2007 – 61,860 miles
- 2006 – 55,674 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass5,633 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass5,633 miles (+1,656)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2027
- Odometer
- 5,633 miles
- Test number
- 375494915221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,977 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 3,977 miles
- Test number
- 378098054639
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sun visor slightly down
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lens has a small hole in it
- AdvisoryOffside Front window doesn't operate correctly
Fail3,977 miles (+2,351)6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,977 miles
- Test number
- 655215614764
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sun visor slight low
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rev light slight adversly by other light
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front indecator les has a small hole
- AdvisoryOffside side window dont open
Pass1,626 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 1,626 miles
- Test number
- 497414728004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front basic seat detration
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryChips on front screen
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
- AdvisoryRusty under side off car
Fail1,626 miles (-94,376)1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,626 miles
- Test number
- 717324891370
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front basic seat detration
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in thread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryChips on front screen
- AdvisoryOil leak on engine
- AdvisoryRusty under side off car
Pass96,002 miles (+17)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 96,002 miles
- Test number
- 662234207075
- AdvisoryExhaust mount defective
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Fail95,985 miles (+97)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,985 miles
- Test number
- 869001318741
- 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail95,888 miles (+2,416)4 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,888 miles
- Test number
- 910496513866
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective brake fluid level wiring corroded away on top of reservoir. (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear reversing lights not working
- AdvisoryExhaust shield rotted away in one place.
Pass93,472 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 93,472 miles
- Test number
- 478352807824
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,472 miles (+19)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,472 miles
- Test number
- 743051891590
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,453 miles (+1,989)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,453 miles
- Test number
- 750884917267
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drivers side rear subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all corners (5.3.2 (c))
Pass91,464 miles (+1,457)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 91,464 miles
- Test number
- 998661050781
- MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass90,007 miles (+959)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 90,007 miles
- Test number
- 896963311989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,048 miles (+1,571)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 89,048 miles
- Test number
- 101636383641
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass87,477 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 87,477 miles
- Test number
- 889358990395
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail87,477 miles (+2,720)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,477 miles
- Test number
- 221638145095
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass84,757 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 84,757 miles
- Test number
- 116692724349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,757 miles (+4,504)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,757 miles
- Test number
- 516231024341
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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)
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass80,253 miles (+2,798)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 80,253 miles
- Test number
- 276144803359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass77,455 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 77,455 miles
- Test number
- 297878412190
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail77,455 miles (+2,568)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,455 miles
- Test number
- 259192512114
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass74,887 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 74,887 miles
- Test number
- 279768111411
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail74,881 miles (+3,553)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,881 miles
- Test number
- 428236411113
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass71,328 miles (+3,726)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 71,328 miles
- Test number
- 533850510145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,602 miles (+5,742)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 67,602 miles
- Test number
- 500189418318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,860 miles (+6,186)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 61,860 miles
- Test number
- 853821527380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,674 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 55,674 miles
- Test number
- 651819216313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T824 RAR
- Does T824 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T824 RAR is valid until 18 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T824 RAR?
- The MOT on T824 RAR is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T824 RAR done?
- T824 RAR was recorded at 5,633 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026.
- Has T824 RAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T824 RAR has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T824 RAR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T824 RAR find?
- T824 RAR passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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