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Black and White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

T980 FANMOT history

T980 FAN is a black and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
71,976 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T980 FAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Black and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T980 FAN was last recorded at 71,976 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2008: 53,737 miles, lower than 70,946 miles on 1 May 2007.

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
71,915 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
1,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,976 miles
  • 2025 – 71,751 miles
  • 2024 – 71,715 miles
  • 2023 – 71,643 miles
  • 2022 – 71,583 miles
  • 2021 – 71,439 miles
  • 2020 – 71,260 miles
  • 2019 – 71,030 miles
  • 2018 – 70,603 miles
  • 2017 – 69,255 miles
  • 2016 – 67,619 miles
  • 2015 – 66,031 miles
  • 2014 – 64,499 miles
  • 2013 – 63,843 miles
  • 2011 – 62,927 miles
  • 2010 – 61,581 miles
  • 2009 – 60,180 miles
  • 2008 – 53,922 miles
  • 2007 – 70,946 miles
  • 2006 – 48,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,976 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy & slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,976 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    71,976 miles
    Test number
    816611926770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy & slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,915 miles (+164)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,915 miles
    Test number
    999281690755
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper control arm, inner joint, dust cover insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubber for exhaust silencer split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play bearing also slightly noisy on manual rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,751 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,751 miles
    Test number
    455845371590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,715 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    71,715 miles
    Test number
    682136530105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,643 miles (+60)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    71,643 miles
    Test number
    643270575104
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass71,583 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,583 miles
    Test number
    138812904909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,439 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,439 miles
    Test number
    517162610962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,260 miles (+230)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,260 miles
    Test number
    694374126468
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass71,030 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,030 miles
    Test number
    552164609653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,603 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,603 miles
    Test number
    827301413795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,255 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    69,255 miles
    Test number
    117636845962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,619 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,619 miles
    Test number
    260846167183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    66,031 miles
    Test number
    361209119776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail66,029 miles (+1,530)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,029 miles
    Test number
    179358463392
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass64,499 miles (+656)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,499 miles
    Test number
    245159214294
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass63,843 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    63,843 miles
    Test number
    156044033239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,927 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    668748281103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,581 miles (+1,401)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,581 miles
    Test number
    451843580156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,180 miles (+6,258)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,180 miles
    Test number
    180736679450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,922 miles (+185)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,922 miles
    Test number
    181321398417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBoth headlamps have worn fixings allowing slight movement
    • NoteFront valance corroded

  21. Fail53,737 miles (-17,209)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,737 miles
    Test number
    933977388054
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth headlamps have worn fixings allowing slight movement

  22. Pass70,946 miles (+19,531)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,946 miles
    Test number
    452011027138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail51,415 miles (+3,383)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,415 miles
    Test number
    614330817131
    • FailureFront Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

  24. Pass48,032 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    48,032 miles
    Test number
    100829706184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,031 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,031 miles
    Test number
    583163906122
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T980 FAN

Does T980 FAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T980 FAN is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T980 FAN?
The MOT on T980 FAN is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T980 FAN done?
T980 FAN was recorded at 71,976 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 1,173 miles a year.
Has T980 FAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T980 FAN has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T980 FAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T980 FAN find?
T980 FAN passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy & slight play; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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