
Rover Mini
Blue and Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,275 cc
T9 ETHMOT history
T9 ETH is a blue and silver petrol Rover Mini first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 29,724 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 29,724 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 12 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 472 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T9 ETH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Blue and Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T9 ETH was last recorded at 29,724 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 29,717 miles · 12 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 472 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 29,724 miles
- 2022 – 29,717 miles
- 2021 – 29,590 miles
- 2020 – 29,399 miles
- 2019 – 29,370 miles
- 2018 – 29,300 miles
- 2017 – 29,047 miles
- 2016 – 28,722 miles
- 2015 – 28,583 miles
- 2008 – 28,482 miles
- 2007 – 24,819 miles
- 2006 – 20,085 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Rubber grommet missing for wiring through boot floor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Battery wiring grommet missing boot floor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass29,724 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 29,724 miles
- Test number
- 504542590758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,717 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 29,717 miles
- Test number
- 220153235078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,717 miles (+127)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,717 miles
- Test number
- 362082716834
- MajorEmissions not tested temp high (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass29,590 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 29,590 miles
- Test number
- 250779059035
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRubber grommet missing for wiring through boot floor
Fail29,590 miles (+191)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,590 miles
- Test number
- 454794497812
- MajorEmissions not tested vehicle over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRubber grommet missing for wiring through boot floor
Pass29,399 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 29,399 miles
- Test number
- 597062461929
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery wiring grommet missing boot floor
Fail29,399 miles (+29)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,399 miles
- Test number
- 522932896961
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose slightly twisted
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery wiring grommet missing boot floor
Pass29,370 miles (+70)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 29,370 miles
- Test number
- 151343378414
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured Live cable from battery boot floor grommet missing may rub through insulation,advise attention (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front upper radius arm pot joint rubbers loose,advise attention
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy advise replacement (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front engine tie bar bolt retaining nut missing,advise attention
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass29,300 miles (+253)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 29,300 miles
- Test number
- 527294975938
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass29,047 miles (+325)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 29,047 miles
- Test number
- 175983067044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,722 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 28,722 miles
- Test number
- 940634453547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,720 miles (+137)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,720 miles
- Test number
- 122768991144
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Radius arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass28,583 miles (+3)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 28,583 miles
- Test number
- 709212115280
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
Fail28,580 miles (+98)24 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,580 miles
- Test number
- 528172505258
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureRear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- FailureRear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteGearbox mounting defective
- NoteOil leak
Pass28,482 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 28,482 miles
- Test number
- 692906388058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,444 miles (+3,625)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,444 miles
- Test number
- 253861388071
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass24,819 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 24,819 miles
- Test number
- 642505687009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,819 miles (+4,734)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,819 miles
- Test number
- 501160487097
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass20,085 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 20,085 miles
- Test number
- 402977076008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T9 ETH
- Does T9 ETH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T9 ETH is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T9 ETH?
- The MOT on T9 ETH is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T9 ETH done?
- T9 ETH was recorded at 29,724 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 472 miles a year.
- Has T9 ETH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T9 ETH has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on T9 ETH 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 T9 ETH find?
- T9 ETH passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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