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Rover Mini

Multi-colour · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

X79 SFFMOT history

X79 SFF is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 36,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

X79 SFF multi-colour Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
36,073 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X79 SFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X79 SFF was last recorded at 36,073 miles on 12 May 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,057 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
1,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,073 miles
  • 2025 – 35,554 miles
  • 2024 – 35,241 miles
  • 2023 – 34,684 miles
  • 2022 – 33,990 miles
  • 2013 – 33,948 miles
  • 2012 – 33,555 miles
  • 2011 – 30,785 miles
  • 2010 – 28,371 miles
  • 2009 – 24,748 miles
  • 2008 – 21,967 miles
  • 2007 – 18,435 miles
  • 2006 – 15,106 miles
  • 2005 – 10,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,073 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,073 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    36,073 miles
    Test number
    311455730665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail36,057 miles (+26)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,057 miles
    Test number
    375850340050
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed too rich to register and complete test (8.2.1.2 (d))

  3. Fail36,031 miles (+477)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,031 miles
    Test number
    173359221302
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Pass35,554 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    35,554 miles
    Test number
    920908303804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,241 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    35,241 miles
    Test number
    366517899022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail35,233 miles (+549)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,233 miles
    Test number
    688346844591
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass34,684 miles (+694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    34,684 miles
    Test number
    457201785256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear service brake effort low

  8. Pass33,990 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    33,990 miles
    Test number
    586376789478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail33,990 miles (+42)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,990 miles
    Test number
    946827372972
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass33,948 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,948 miles
    Test number
    709180803257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail33,555 miles (+169)10 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,555 miles
    Test number
    805151312372
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail33,386 miles (+2,601)5 failures12 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,386 miles
    Test number
    385003792218
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth sides front headlamp area slightly corroded
    • NoteGeneral corrosion under the vehicle
    • NoteHand brake cable corroded
    • NoteOffside and near side front brake pads low

  13. Pass30,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    30,785 miles
    Test number
    247407591292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,785 miles (+2,414)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,785 miles
    Test number
    167331191244
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside front outer sill corroding
    • NoteSlight play front balljoints

  15. Pass28,371 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,371 miles
    Test number
    122322400332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,748 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,748 miles
    Test number
    473159399233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,729 miles (+2,762)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,729 miles
    Test number
    654363599240
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass21,967 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,967 miles
    Test number
    500230398279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Fail21,967 miles (+3,532)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,967 miles
    Test number
    621500898283
    • DangerousFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass18,435 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,435 miles
    Test number
    941834787209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,106 miles (+5,067)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,106 miles
    Test number
    833455986290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    10,039 miles
    Test number
    702280895243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X79 SFF

Does X79 SFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X79 SFF is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X79 SFF?
The MOT on X79 SFF is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X79 SFF done?
X79 SFF was recorded at 36,073 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 1,266 miles a year.
Has X79 SFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X79 SFF has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X79 SFF 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 X79 SFF find?
X79 SFF passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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