Rover Mini
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc
T838 PABMOT history
T838 PAB is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,288 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 80,288 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,646 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T838 PAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T838 PAB was last recorded at 80,288 miles on 7 Jun 2025, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 80,222 miles · 23 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 66 miles
- Average per year
- 1,646 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 80,288 miles
- 2023 – 80,222 miles
- 2022 – 80,014 miles
- 2021 – 79,770 miles
- 2020 – 79,656 miles
- 2019 – 79,418 miles
- 2018 – 79,414 miles
- 2015 – 79,192 miles
- 2014 – 79,160 miles
- 2012 – 70,657 miles
- 2011 – 69,698 miles
- 2010 – 64,896 miles
- 2009 – 62,296 miles
- 2008 – 61,483 miles
- 2007 – 55,088 miles
- 2006 – 48,917 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,288 miles
- AdvisoryOil dipstick is missing
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.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Failure2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
28 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,288 miles (+66)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 80,288 miles
- Test number
- 100545707766
- AdvisoryOil dipstick is missing
Pass80,222 miles (+208)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 80,222 miles
- Test number
- 400651501734
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass80,014 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 80,014 miles
- Test number
- 231056286595
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail80,014 miles (+244)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,014 miles
- Test number
- 929833494452
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve perishing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass79,770 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 79,770 miles
- Test number
- 304223021449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,764 miles (+108)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,764 miles
- Test number
- 662043965450
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass79,656 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 79,656 miles
- Test number
- 706446052044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,637 miles (+219)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,637 miles
- Test number
- 926860377701
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass79,418 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 79,418 miles
- Test number
- 505860114303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 79,417 miles
- Test number
- 200167250067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,417 miles (+3)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,417 miles
- Test number
- 113886085620
- 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 emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass79,414 miles (+222)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 79,414 miles
- Test number
- 178087855191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,192 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 79,192 miles
- Test number
- 357239325065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 79,160 miles
- Test number
- 365844724047
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 459731224034
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass70,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 70,657 miles
- Test number
- 206671652265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,657 miles (+959)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,657 miles
- Test number
- 797769842287
- FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Pass69,698 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 69,698 miles
- Test number
- 585610991107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,698 miles (+1,141)9 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,698 miles
- Test number
- 256503581171
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteFront tyres cracking
- NoteOffside rear light lenz cracked
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight play in offside front steering rack
Fail68,557 miles (+3,661)9 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,557 miles
- Test number
- 405585251159
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteEngine oil level low
- NoteFront tyres cracking
- NoteNearside front tyre wall damaged
- NoteOffside front subframe mounting deteriorating
Pass64,896 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 64,896 miles
- Test number
- 393439280144
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail64,896 miles (+2,600)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,896 miles
- Test number
- 671699580140
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- 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 Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,296 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 62,296 miles
- Test number
- 151374099157
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail62,295 miles (+812)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,295 miles
- Test number
- 671762499159
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,483 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 61,483 miles
- Test number
- 510901698148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Fail61,482 miles (+6,394)13 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,482 miles
- Test number
- 571786388119
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHeadlight surrounds missing
Pass55,088 miles (+6,171)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2008
- Odometer
- 55,088 miles
- Test number
- 854636437132
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteScratch on windowscreen
Pass48,917 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2007
- Odometer
- 48,917 miles
- Test number
- 780356736148
- NoteNearside front tyre outer side wall has two cuts in but not showing cords
Questions about T838 PAB
- Does T838 PAB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T838 PAB expired on 6 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T838 PAB?
- The MOT on T838 PAB expired on 6 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T838 PAB done?
- T838 PAB was recorded at 80,288 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2025, an average of 1,646 miles a year.
- Has T838 PAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T838 PAB has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on T838 PAB 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 T838 PAB find?
- T838 PAB passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: oil dipstick is missing.
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