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Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

WBO 166MOT history

WBO 166 is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 19 MOT tests, with 68,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

WBO 166 blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
68,548 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
10 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WBO 166
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

WBO 166 was last recorded at 68,548 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,102 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
446 miles
Average per year
1,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,548 miles
  • 2025 – 68,102 miles
  • 2024 – 67,537 miles
  • 2014 – 65,720 miles
  • 2013 – 63,303 miles
  • 2012 – 61,601 miles
  • 2011 – 59,240 miles
  • 2010 – 56,194 miles
  • 2009 – 53,431 miles
  • 2008 – 50,781 miles
  • 2007 – 46,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail68,548 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail68,548 miles (+446)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,548 miles
    Test number
    983318678081
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  2. Pass68,102 miles (+565)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,102 miles
    Test number
    721716765013
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass67,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,537 miles
    Test number
    131079037667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,537 miles (+1,817)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,537 miles
    Test number
    601055782235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass65,720 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,720 miles
    Test number
    738695144003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,704 miles (+2,401)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,704 miles
    Test number
    248968134074
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  7. Pass63,303 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,303 miles
    Test number
    146529923036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,271 miles (+1,670)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,271 miles
    Test number
    785915623055
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass61,601 miles (+2,361)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,601 miles
    Test number
    579957322025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass59,240 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,240 miles
    Test number
    507351531088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,195 miles (+3,001)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,195 miles
    Test number
    919724621090
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass56,194 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,194 miles
    Test number
    703345520043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,156 miles (+2,725)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,156 miles
    Test number
    942982020015
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass53,431 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,431 miles
    Test number
    181862929035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,396 miles (+2,615)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,396 miles
    Test number
    714639719023
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass50,781 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,781 miles
    Test number
    222076018068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,653 miles (+4,421)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,653 miles
    Test number
    312814408005
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  18. Pass46,232 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,232 miles
    Test number
    754138307042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,227 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,227 miles
    Test number
    613032207097
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about WBO 166

What vehicle is registration WBO 166 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WBO 166 on a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1994. 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 WBO 166 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on WBO 166 expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on WBO 166?
The MOT on WBO 166 expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has WBO 166 done?
WBO 166 was recorded at 68,548 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,140 miles a year.
Has WBO 166 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WBO 166 has failed 9 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on WBO 166 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 WBO 166 find?
WBO 166 failed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seat mounting, and 5 more.

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