Rover Mini
Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc
T89 ARBMOT history
T89 ARB is a grey petrol Rover Mini first used on 17 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 49,117 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 49,117 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 687 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T89 ARB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T89 ARB was last recorded at 49,117 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 49,117 miles · 4 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 687 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 49,117 miles
- 2022 – 49,060 miles
- 2021 – 49,047 miles
- 2020 – 49,026 miles
- 2019 – 48,541 miles
- 2014 – 48,320 miles
- 2007 – 46,804 miles
- 2006 – 40,399 miles
- 2005 – 35,168 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,117 miles
- AdvisoryFront sub-frame bushes movementRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front bump stop missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint with centre section.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
12 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,117 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 49,117 miles
- Test number
- 518894238105
- AdvisoryFront sub-frame bushes movement
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail49,117 miles (+57)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,117 miles
- Test number
- 698413262407
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront sub-frame bushes movement
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective 1 mount 1/2 torn one held be a cable tie (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass49,060 miles (+13)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 49,060 miles
- Test number
- 697669726576
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (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))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount worn (6.1.2 (a))
Pass49,047 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 49,047 miles
- Test number
- 841509343126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,026 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 49,026 miles
- Test number
- 141939567733
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint with centre section. (6.1.2 (a))
Fail49,026 miles (+485)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,026 miles
- Test number
- 551300255835
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint with centre section. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass48,541 miles (+221)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 48,541 miles
- Test number
- 431615768285
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass48,320 miles (+1,516)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 48,320 miles
- Test number
- 398315804267
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres slight cracked
Pass46,804 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 46,804 miles
- Test number
- 711510807279
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail46,804 miles (+6,405)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,804 miles
- Test number
- 512880907217
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass40,399 miles (+5,231)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 40,399 miles
- Test number
- 271202896166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 35,168 miles
- Test number
- 291345195423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T89 ARB
- Does T89 ARB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T89 ARB is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T89 ARB?
- The MOT on T89 ARB is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T89 ARB done?
- T89 ARB was recorded at 49,117 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 687 miles a year.
- Has T89 ARB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T89 ARB has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T89 ARB 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 T89 ARB find?
- T89 ARB passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame bushes movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front bump stop missing, and 3 more.
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