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Green and White · Petrol · 1989 · 998 cc

WTR 259MOT history

WTR 259 is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 14 Jul 1989. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 11,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
11,893 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WTR 259
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
14 Jul 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

WTR 259 was last recorded at 11,893 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
11,249 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
644 miles
Average per year
862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 11,893 miles
  • 2025 – 11,249 miles
  • 2024 – 10,731 miles
  • 2023 – 6,340 miles
  • 2022 – 5,531 miles
  • 2021 – 4,939 miles
  • 2020 – 3,796 miles
  • 2016 – 3,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass11,893 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut in gaiter

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 28 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass11,893 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    11,893 miles
    Test number
    315757525327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass11,249 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    11,249 miles
    Test number
    901278000467
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut in gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Fail11,241 miles (+510)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,241 miles
    Test number
    824782749351
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Carburettor (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small cut in gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass10,731 miles (+4,391)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    10,731 miles
    Test number
    531815003569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass6,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    6,340 miles
    Test number
    494626886744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail6,340 miles (+809)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,340 miles
    Test number
    991561482728
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass5,531 miles (+592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    5,531 miles
    Test number
    705130375506
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass4,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    4,939 miles
    Test number
    930640552183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail4,939 miles (+1,143)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,939 miles
    Test number
    941568388949
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass3,796 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    3,796 miles
    Test number
    490088678293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass3,756 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    3,756 miles
    Test number
    469464403039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail3,754 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,754 miles
    Test number
    492673956315
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Questions about WTR 259

What vehicle is registration WTR 259 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WTR 259 on a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 14 Jul 1989. 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 WTR 259 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WTR 259 is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on WTR 259?
The MOT on WTR 259 is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WTR 259 done?
WTR 259 was recorded at 11,893 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 862 miles a year.
Has WTR 259 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WTR 259 has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on WTR 259 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 WTR 259 find?
WTR 259 passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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