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Rover Mini

Green and Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

X789 CBLMOT history

X789 CBL is a green and silver petrol Rover Mini first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 92,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

X789 CBL green Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
92,507 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X789 CBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X789 CBL was last recorded at 92,507 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,455 miles · 7 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
2,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,507 miles
  • 2025 – 89,144 miles
  • 2024 – 84,637 miles
  • 2023 – 80,738 miles
  • 2022 – 78,194 miles
  • 2019 – 77,948 miles
  • 2017 – 75,512 miles
  • 2016 – 74,150 miles
  • 2015 – 72,315 miles
  • 2014 – 70,146 miles
  • 2013 – 68,587 miles
  • 2012 – 64,650 miles
  • 2011 – 60,408 miles
  • 2010 – 57,030 miles
  • 2009 – 53,698 miles
  • 2008 – 50,550 miles
  • 2007 – 47,235 miles
  • 2006 – 43,321 miles
  • 2005 – 38,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,507 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,507 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,507 miles
    Test number
    929003583489
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,455 miles (+3,311)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,455 miles
    Test number
    299198519579
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,144 miles (+4,507)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    89,144 miles
    Test number
    117942683942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,637 miles
    Test number
    165010665109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,637 miles (+3,899)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,637 miles
    Test number
    584378429259
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass80,738 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,738 miles
    Test number
    166050399845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,597 miles (+2,403)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,597 miles
    Test number
    966592186950
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass78,194 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,194 miles
    Test number
    727115333884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,181 miles (+233)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,181 miles
    Test number
    519159358996
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective small crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective small crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass77,948 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,948 miles
    Test number
    339867643771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,509 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,509 miles
    Test number
    720533590451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,512 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,512 miles
    Test number
    949280990242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,150 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,150 miles
    Test number
    442560272310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,315 miles (+2,169)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,315 miles
    Test number
    259787037419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,146 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,146 miles
    Test number
    229344544353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,587 miles (+3,937)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,587 miles
    Test number
    508687343329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,650 miles (+4,242)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    64,650 miles
    Test number
    477215042358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,408 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,408 miles
    Test number
    936569041359
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail60,407 miles (+3,316)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,407 miles
    Test number
    228908441343
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass57,091 miles (+61)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,091 miles
    Test number
    479879311096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s boot floor has slight corrosion
    • NoteO/s/f seatbelt slightly frayed
    • NoteO/s/f sunvisor hanging down

  21. Fail57,030 miles (+3,332)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,030 miles
    Test number
    113284160314
    • FailureInner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f sun visor is hanging down slightly

  22. Pass53,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    53,698 miles
    Test number
    541123129352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,692 miles (+3,142)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,692 miles
    Test number
    234663229313
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass50,550 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,550 miles
    Test number
    531246928318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,235 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    47,235 miles
    Test number
    583943757328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,321 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    43,321 miles
    Test number
    313226146383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    38,797 miles
    Test number
    273209435362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X789 CBL

Does X789 CBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X789 CBL is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X789 CBL?
The MOT on X789 CBL is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X789 CBL done?
X789 CBL was recorded at 92,507 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 2,605 miles a year.
Has X789 CBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X789 CBL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X789 CBL 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 X789 CBL find?
X789 CBL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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