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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T853 EAFMOT history

T853 EAF is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 12 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 44,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
44,978 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T853 EAF
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
12 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T853 EAF was last recorded at 44,978 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,745 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
233 miles
Average per year
467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,978 miles
  • 2025 – 44,745 miles
  • 2024 – 44,366 miles
  • 2023 – 43,930 miles
  • 2022 – 43,392 miles
  • 2021 – 43,287 miles
  • 2020 – 42,882 miles
  • 2018 – 42,858 miles
  • 2017 – 42,855 miles
  • 2015 – 42,606 miles
  • 2012 – 42,424 miles
  • 2011 – 42,162 miles
  • 2009 – 41,654 miles
  • 2008 – 39,373 miles
  • 2007 – 37,349 miles
  • 2006 – 35,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,978 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,978 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    44,978 miles
    Test number
    650696396123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,745 miles (+379)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    44,745 miles
    Test number
    812343907881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,366 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,366 miles
    Test number
    313497766048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,930 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    43,930 miles
    Test number
    132026249339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,392 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,392 miles
    Test number
    746228154746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,287 miles (+405)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    43,287 miles
    Test number
    240656295261
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and previous repairs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryCorrosion/damage front footwells

  7. Pass42,882 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    42,882 miles
    Test number
    885145564709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass42,858 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,858 miles
    Test number
    945346501630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,855 miles (+249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,855 miles
    Test number
    379072649603
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass42,606 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,606 miles
    Test number
    519243605294
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked/deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked/deteriorated
    • NoteRear suspension subframe corroded but not deemed excessive
    • NoteVehicle undersealed

  11. Fail42,605 miles (+181)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,605 miles
    Test number
    828872805233
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked/deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracked/deteriorated
    • NoteRear suspension subframe corroded but not deemed excessive
    • NoteVehicle undersealed

  12. Fail42,424 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,424 miles
    Test number
    259409242252
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass42,424 miles (+262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,424 miles
    Test number
    688589942232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass42,162 miles (+508)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,162 miles
    Test number
    119722491167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass41,654 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,654 miles
    Test number
    341544919356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail41,569 miles (+2,196)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,569 miles
    Test number
    900229709301
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass39,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,373 miles
    Test number
    433439318451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,373 miles (+2,024)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,373 miles
    Test number
    293548018330
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear subframe very dry some surface rust

  19. Pass37,349 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,349 miles
    Test number
    882513847176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail37,341 miles (+1,884)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,341 miles
    Test number
    393110737103
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass35,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    35,457 miles
    Test number
    514663326121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T853 EAF

Does T853 EAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T853 EAF is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T853 EAF?
The MOT on T853 EAF is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T853 EAF done?
T853 EAF was recorded at 44,978 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 467 miles a year.
Has T853 EAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T853 EAF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on T853 EAF 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 T853 EAF find?
T853 EAF passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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