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Rover Mini

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T886 AROMOT history

T886 ARO is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 52,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
52,780 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T886 ARO
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
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T886 ARO was last recorded at 52,780 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,780 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,780 miles
  • 2025 – 52,680 miles
  • 2024 – 52,229 miles
  • 2023 – 52,105 miles
  • 2022 – 51,631 miles
  • 2021 – 51,431 miles
  • 2020 – 51,268 miles
  • 2019 – 51,053 miles
  • 2018 – 50,705 miles
  • 2016 – 50,445 miles
  • 2015 – 49,948 miles
  • 2014 – 49,668 miles
  • 2013 – 47,823 miles
  • 2012 – 44,663 miles
  • 2011 – 42,996 miles
  • 2010 – 42,958 miles
  • 2009 – 42,759 miles
  • 2008 – 42,683 miles
  • 2007 – 42,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,780 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    52,780 miles
    Test number
    623446402027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail52,780 miles (+100)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,780 miles
    Test number
    585228664440
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
  3. Pass52,680 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    52,680 miles
    Test number
    408100207147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,229 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    52,229 miles
    Test number
    324266423958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    52,105 miles
    Test number
    286971730331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,105 miles (+474)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,105 miles
    Test number
    857430759471
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. Pass51,631 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    51,631 miles
    Test number
    721395408902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,431 miles
    Test number
    338530192989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail51,431 miles (+163)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,431 miles
    Test number
    112700608597
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass51,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,268 miles
    Test number
    763043528765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,268 miles (+215)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,268 miles
    Test number
    213069939536
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass51,053 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,053 miles
    Test number
    316030229701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,705 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    50,705 miles
    Test number
    829388965693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,445 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,445 miles
    Test number
    212848573150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,948 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,948 miles
    Test number
    387654865718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,668 miles (+1,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,668 miles
    Test number
    997706584209
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass47,823 miles (+3,160)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,823 miles
    Test number
    765618683279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    766366192279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,663 miles (+1,667)3 failures4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,663 miles
    Test number
    867693992254
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  20. Pass42,996 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,996 miles
    Test number
    778733031180
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll under vehicle slight corrsion
  21. Fail42,996 miles (+38)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,996 miles
    Test number
    315453831182
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll under vehicle slight corrsion
  22. Pass42,958 miles (+199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,958 miles
    Test number
    713994130144
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  23. Pass42,759 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,759 miles
    Test number
    500993759153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,683 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,683 miles
    Test number
    181350958004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,288 miles
    Test number
    713554407062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T886 ARO

Does T886 ARO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T886 ARO is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T886 ARO?
The MOT on T886 ARO is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T886 ARO done?
T886 ARO was recorded at 52,780 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 538 miles a year.
Has T886 ARO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T886 ARO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T886 ARO 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 T886 ARO find?
T886 ARO passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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