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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T838 RARMOT history

T838 RAR is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 69,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2024
Mileage
69,799 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 RAR
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
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T838 RAR was last recorded at 69,799 miles on 24 Nov 2023, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,775 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
2,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 69,799 miles
  • 2022 – 67,722 miles
  • 2021 – 67,042 miles
  • 2019 – 66,306 miles
  • 2018 – 64,218 miles
  • 2017 – 62,049 miles
  • 2016 – 59,725 miles
  • 2015 – 56,992 miles
  • 2014 – 54,371 miles
  • 2013 – 51,617 miles
  • 2012 – 48,739 miles
  • 2011 – 45,136 miles
  • 2010 – 42,028 miles
  • 2009 – 38,747 miles
  • 2008 – 35,331 miles
  • 2007 – 31,536 miles
  • 2006 – 27,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,799 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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.

  • Nearside Front suspension unit poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front suspension unit poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,799 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,799 miles
    Test number
    733094274458
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail69,775 miles (+2,053)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,775 miles
    Test number
    232070387989
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass67,722 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,722 miles
    Test number
    397012525437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail67,722 miles (+62)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,722 miles
    Test number
    306879729548
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail67,660 miles (+618)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,660 miles
    Test number
    761164803330
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subfame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass67,042 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    67,042 miles
    Test number
    872241993207
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail67,037 miles (+731)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,037 miles
    Test number
    238784357047
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass66,306 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,306 miles
    Test number
    559791174565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension unit poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension unit poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail66,302 miles (+2,084)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,302 miles
    Test number
    467412036539
    • DangerousNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated and inner arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement quadrant (1.1.15 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension unit poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension unit poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass64,218 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,218 miles
    Test number
    764055829174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,049 miles (+2,324)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,049 miles
    Test number
    202577765937
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame showing signs of corrosion but still sound at this time.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass59,725 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,725 miles
    Test number
    714015128517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,992 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,992 miles
    Test number
    846609285079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,969 miles (+2,598)3 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,969 miles
    Test number
    257385075057
    • DangerousNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • DangerousOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass54,371 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,371 miles
    Test number
    306669674061
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking/perished

  16. Fail54,370 miles (+2,753)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,370 miles
    Test number
    229798874075
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking/perished

  17. Pass51,617 miles (+2,878)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,617 miles
    Test number
    736578273048
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracking/perishing.

  18. Pass48,739 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    267709972045
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth outer side sills corroded but not yet holed.

  19. Fail48,739 miles (+3,603)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    127409972443
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth outer side sills corroded but not yet holed.

  20. Pass45,136 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,136 miles
    Test number
    229717871048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    42,028 miles
    Test number
    433567270034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,028 miles (+3,281)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,028 miles
    Test number
    772407470006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Fail38,747 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,747 miles
    Test number
    530308179084
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass38,747 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,747 miles
    Test number
    870118879014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,331 miles
    Test number
    163519778045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,331 miles (+3,795)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,331 miles
    Test number
    170629978065
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass31,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,536 miles
    Test number
    771888387030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail31,536 miles (+3,972)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,536 miles
    Test number
    513317787057
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread on limit 1;6 mm

  29. Pass27,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,564 miles
    Test number
    791939686055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T838 RAR

Does T838 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T838 RAR expired on 30 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T838 RAR?
The MOT on T838 RAR expired on 30 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T838 RAR done?
T838 RAR was recorded at 69,799 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2023, an average of 2,392 miles a year.
Has T838 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 RAR has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T838 RAR 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 RAR find?
T838 RAR passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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