Rover Mini
Multi-colour · Petrol · 1997 · 1,275 cc
WBA 746MOT history
WBA 746 is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 53,462 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 53,462 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 10 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,651 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- WBA 746
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Multi-colour
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
WBA 746 was last recorded at 53,462 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Mar 2017: 43,028 miles, lower than 43,204 miles on 5 Dec 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 53,461 miles · 4 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 1,651 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,462 miles
- 2025 – 49,895 miles
- 2024 – 48,840 miles
- 2023 – 48,368 miles
- 2019 – 48,274 miles
- 2018 – 44,129 miles
- 2017 – 43,036 miles
- 2015 – 43,204 miles
- 2012 – 36,483 miles
- 2011 – 30,459 miles
- 2010 – 28,197 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,462 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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Headlamp aim too high
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,462 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 53,462 miles
- Test number
- 600891176350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,461 miles (+3,566)1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,461 miles
- Test number
- 203207655965
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass49,895 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 49,895 miles
- Test number
- 996229966242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,893 miles (+1,053)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,893 miles
- Test number
- 713068102101
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass48,840 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 48,840 miles
- Test number
- 288428434087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,828 miles (+460)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,828 miles
- Test number
- 922553853002
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable slight fraying starting (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside trailing arms bushes/kingpins slight wear
Pass48,368 miles (+94)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 48,368 miles
- Test number
- 604631321301
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess fraying slight (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil cooler feed pipe/joint advise repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside radius arms king pins slight worn
Pass48,274 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 48,274 miles
- Test number
- 422283090888
- AdvisoryMANIFOLD/DOWNPIPE SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW
- AdvisoryREAR RADIUS ARMS SLIGHT PLAY O/S AND N/S
- AdvisoryVARIOUS UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION
Fail48,274 miles (+4,145)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,274 miles
- Test number
- 458446083134
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure BROKEN (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn RADIUS ARM PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn RADIUS ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL AND FLOOR PAN (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass44,129 miles (+1,093)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 44,129 miles
- Test number
- 972376080332
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass43,036 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 43,036 miles
- Test number
- 842018541867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,028 miles (-176)1 dangerous11 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,028 miles
- Test number
- 920831830224
- DangerousDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureBrake servo leaking no reserve with engine off, very poor assistance with engine running. (3.6.C.1c)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill 2 places (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front torear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread also cracked (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch trim insecure
Fail43,204 miles (+6,721)6 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,204 miles
- Test number
- 784019686791
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has nail in tread
- AdvisoryNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Pass36,483 miles (+325)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 36,483 miles
- Test number
- 849202242302
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail36,158 miles (+5,699)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,158 miles
- Test number
- 547708022355
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass30,459 miles (+2,262)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 30,459 miles
- Test number
- 568746701338
- NoteSlight play in offside and nearside front suspension top ball joints
- NoteSlight play in offside rear trailing arm
Pass28,197 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 28,197 miles
- Test number
- 492247700423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,195 miles9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,195 miles
- Test number
- 552641790281
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about WBA 746
- What vehicle is registration WBA 746 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show WBA 746 on a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does WBA 746 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WBA 746 is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on WBA 746?
- The MOT on WBA 746 is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has WBA 746 done?
- WBA 746 was recorded at 53,462 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 1,651 miles a year.
- Has WBA 746 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. WBA 746 has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on WBA 746 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on WBA 746 find?
- WBA 746 passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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