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Rover 414

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,396 cc

T889 KBEMOT history

T889 KBE is a green petrol Rover 414 first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 27,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
27,396 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T889 KBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
414
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,396 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T889 KBE was last recorded at 27,396 miles on 1 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2010: 21,842 miles, lower than 201,020 miles on 11 Aug 2009.
  • 1 May 2026: 27,396 miles, lower than 27,397 miles on 24 Apr 2026.

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
27,397 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Average per year
434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,396 miles
  • 2021 – 27,275 miles
  • 2020 – 27,231 miles
  • 2019 – 27,023 miles
  • 2018 – 26,739 miles
  • 2017 – 25,798 miles
  • 2016 – 25,787 miles
  • 2015 – 25,769 miles
  • 2014 – 23,799 miles
  • 2013 – 23,357 miles
  • 2012 – 22,695 miles
  • 2011 – 22,087 miles
  • 2010 – 21,842 miles
  • 2009 – 201,020 miles
  • 2008 – 19,712 miles
  • 2007 – 19,014 miles
  • 2006 – 18,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,396 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,396 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    27,396 miles
    Test number
    792265721173
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  2. Fail27,397 miles (+122)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,397 miles
    Test number
    983768601183
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass27,275 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    27,275 miles
    Test number
    439642487076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail27,275 miles (+44)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,275 miles
    Test number
    885946952961
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material minor corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass27,231 miles (+208)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    27,231 miles
    Test number
    801804791671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near union to brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass27,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,023 miles
    Test number
    221165200614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail27,023 miles (+284)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,023 miles
    Test number
    913454154938
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass26,739 miles (+941)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    26,739 miles
    Test number
    585068864688
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear evidence of brake fluid around back plate but no obvious leak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass25,798 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    25,798 miles
    Test number
    129376445151
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • 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)

  10. Pass25,787 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,787 miles
    Test number
    269096145507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass25,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    25,769 miles
    Test number
    222782172920
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level near minimum and slight seepage from power steering pipe to reservoir

  12. Fail25,769 miles (+1,970)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,769 miles
    Test number
    844533569885
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level near minimum and slight seepage from power steering pipe to reservoir

  13. Pass23,799 miles (+442)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    23,799 miles
    Test number
    407478034238
    • NoteOil arround power steering pipes

  14. Pass23,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    23,357 miles
    Test number
    585390343202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,357 miles (+662)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,357 miles
    Test number
    385850843471
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  16. Pass22,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,695 miles
    Test number
    376972642411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,695 miles (+608)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,695 miles
    Test number
    865491442214
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass22,087 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,087 miles
    Test number
    616181431263
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak from engine

  19. Fail22,087 miles (+245)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,087 miles
    Test number
    475201331259
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak from engine

  20. Pass21,842 miles (-179,178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    21,842 miles
    Test number
    991861930228
    • NoteSlightly low reading offside rear brake

  21. Pass201,020 miles (+181,308)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    201,020 miles
    Test number
    464643029280
    • NoteSlight binding offside rear brake

  22. Pass19,712 miles (+698)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,712 miles
    Test number
    770358318242
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteWiper blades split at ends both sides

  23. Pass19,014 miles (+232)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,014 miles
    Test number
    833930387170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass18,782 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,782 miles
    Test number
    373254976150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing on side wall and tread

  25. Fail18,782 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,782 miles
    Test number
    920264676169
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing on side wall and tread

Questions about T889 KBE

Does T889 KBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T889 KBE is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T889 KBE?
The MOT on T889 KBE is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T889 KBE done?
T889 KBE was recorded at 27,396 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 434 miles a year.
Has T889 KBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T889 KBE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T889 KBE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T889 KBE find?
T889 KBE passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak.

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