Rover Mini
Blue and White · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc
T989 AJMMOT history
T989 AJM is a blue and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 4,127 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 4,127 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T989 AJM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Blue and White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T989 AJM was last recorded at 4,127 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Aug 2019: 1,624 miles, lower than 99,011 miles on 6 Sept 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 3,624 miles · 16 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 503 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 4,127 miles
- 2023 – 3,624 miles
- 2020 – 2,614 miles
- 2019 – 1,661 miles
- 2018 – 99,011 miles
- 2017 – 94,868 miles
- 2016 – 92,245 miles
- 2015 – 87,302 miles
- 2014 – 87,290 miles
- 2011 – 83,927 miles
- 2010 – 76,916 miles
- 2009 – 76,062 miles
- 2008 – 70,307 miles
- 2007 – 61,608 miles
- 2006 – 51,802 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass4,127 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both N/S & O/S Front upper and lower
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front brake discs are pitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside front wheel bearing is noisey
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass4,127 miles (+503)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 4,127 miles
- Test number
- 337616300919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,624 miles (+1,010)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 3,624 miles
- Test number
- 268116959298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass2,614 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 2,614 miles
- Test number
- 899118422398
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail2,614 miles (+953)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 2,614 miles
- Test number
- 580503244823
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass1,661 miles (+37)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 1,661 miles
- Test number
- 525503699912
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both N/S & O/S Front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail1,624 miles (-97,387)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,624 miles
- Test number
- 932762821945
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both N/S & O/S Front upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass99,011 miles (+4,143)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 99,011 miles
- Test number
- 555911201959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,868 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 94,868 miles
- Test number
- 933640252088
- AdvisoryFront brake discs are pitted
- AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing is noisey
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack has slight play
Fail94,868 miles (+2,623)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,868 miles
- Test number
- 281819350007
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs are pitted
- AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing is noisey
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack has slight play
Pass92,245 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 92,245 miles
- Test number
- 241380317719
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryUpper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Fail92,236 miles (+4,934)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,236 miles
- Test number
- 596937393578
- 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)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryUpper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Pass87,302 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 87,302 miles
- Test number
- 420681276598
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Fail87,290 miles (+3,363)13 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,290 miles
- Test number
- 646983644121
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- 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)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass83,927 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 83,927 miles
- Test number
- 516634431230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDrivers footwell corroded, outside prescribed areas
- NoteUpper engine steady bar loose
Fail83,926 miles (+7,010)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,926 miles
- Test number
- 468734131252
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteDrivers footwell corroded, outside prescribed areas
- NoteUpper engine steady bar loose
Pass76,916 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 76,916 miles
- Test number
- 210274220226
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail76,916 miles (+854)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,916 miles
- Test number
- 190971000229
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass76,062 miles (+5,755)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 76,062 miles
- Test number
- 594555379183
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass70,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 70,307 miles
- Test number
- 100408558072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,307 miles (+8,699)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,307 miles
- Test number
- 620028058063
- DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,608 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 61,608 miles
- Test number
- 744434897077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,607 miles (+9,805)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,607 miles
- Test number
- 600053297024
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass51,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 51,802 miles
- Test number
- 674813196041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T989 AJM
- Does T989 AJM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T989 AJM expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T989 AJM?
- The MOT on T989 AJM expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T989 AJM done?
- T989 AJM was recorded at 4,127 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025.
- Has T989 AJM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T989 AJM has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on T989 AJM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T989 AJM find?
- T989 AJM passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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