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Multi-colour · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T865 LELMOT history

T865 LEL is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 64,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
64,495 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T865 LEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T865 LEL was last recorded at 64,495 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2013: 62,492 miles, lower than 62,606 miles on 22 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
64,397 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,495 miles
  • 2025 – 64,397 miles
  • 2024 – 64,363 miles
  • 2023 – 64,347 miles
  • 2022 – 64,283 miles
  • 2021 – 64,021 miles
  • 2019 – 63,875 miles
  • 2018 – 63,735 miles
  • 2017 – 63,479 miles
  • 2016 – 63,058 miles
  • 2015 – 62,942 miles
  • 2014 – 62,901 miles
  • 2013 – 62,492 miles
  • 2012 – 62,606 miles
  • 2011 – 60,525 miles
  • 2010 – 58,271 miles
  • 2008 – 54,328 miles
  • 2007 – 52,473 miles
  • 2006 – 50,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,495 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • All direction indicators not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Hazard warning lamps inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,495 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    64,495 miles
    Test number
    513168906010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass64,397 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,397 miles
    Test number
    727812483536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,363 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    64,363 miles
    Test number
    852004766606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,347 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,347 miles
    Test number
    396263524396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,283 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,283 miles
    Test number
    480549983303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,268 miles (+247)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,268 miles
    Test number
    263084589681
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested front brakes stuck on (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check front wheel bearings due to front brakes stuck on

  7. Pass64,021 miles (+41)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,021 miles
    Test number
    219385040918
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake low effort

  8. Fail63,980 miles (+105)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,980 miles
    Test number
    353459524220
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle cracked

  9. Pass63,875 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,875 miles
    Test number
    958154389453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,735 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    63,735 miles
    Test number
    949104762040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,479 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,479 miles
    Test number
    896709399244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,058 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,058 miles
    Test number
    208903900283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail63,058 miles (+116)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,058 miles
    Test number
    279424087803
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass62,942 miles (+41)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,942 miles
    Test number
    708274185002
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass62,901 miles (+409)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,901 miles
    Test number
    306899674077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear silencer broken up inside

  16. Pass62,492 miles (-114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,492 miles
    Test number
    536307773027
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail62,606 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,606 miles
    Test number
    749592382027
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass62,606 miles (+2,081)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,606 miles
    Test number
    787622282068
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass60,525 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    60,525 miles
    Test number
    187834681473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,271 miles (+3,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,271 miles
    Test number
    123375200418
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass54,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,328 miles
    Test number
    381946138386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,328 miles (+1,855)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,328 miles
    Test number
    783126538382
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass52,473 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    52,473 miles
    Test number
    422080387138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,748 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,748 miles
    Test number
    221207386401
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  25. Pass50,748 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,748 miles
    Test number
    241007986450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,745 miles1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,745 miles
    Test number
    423252756176
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about T865 LEL

Does T865 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T865 LEL is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T865 LEL?
The MOT on T865 LEL is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T865 LEL done?
T865 LEL was recorded at 64,495 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 677 miles a year.
Has T865 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T865 LEL has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T865 LEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T865 LEL find?
T865 LEL passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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