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Rover Mini

Blue and White · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

1986 BWMOT history

1986 BW is a blue and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 26 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 29,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2025.

1986 BW blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2023
Mileage
29,286 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1986 BW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

1986 BW was last recorded at 29,286 miles on 14 Apr 2025, 1,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,195 miles · 10 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,091 miles
Average per year
851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 29,286 miles
  • 2022 – 28,195 miles
  • 2020 – 26,172 miles
  • 2019 – 24,538 miles
  • 2018 – 23,116 miles
  • 2017 – 21,329 miles
  • 2016 – 21,152 miles
  • 2015 – 20,990 miles
  • 2014 – 20,848 miles
  • 2013 – 20,605 miles
  • 2012 – 20,060 miles
  • 2011 – 18,901 miles
  • 2010 – 17,891 miles
  • 2009 – 16,505 miles
  • 2008 – 15,561 miles
  • 2007 – 14,257 miles
  • 2006 – 13,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail29,286 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sandwich plate mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sandwich plate mount (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Corrosion to boot floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail29,286 miles (+1,091)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,286 miles
    Test number
    105345872207
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sandwich plate mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sandwich plate mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass28,195 miles (+18)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    28,195 miles
    Test number
    464445298118
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to boot floor
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail28,177 miles (+2,005)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,177 miles
    Test number
    952653771445
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both radius arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to boot floor
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass26,172 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    26,172 miles
    Test number
    235775408391
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail26,172 miles (+1,634)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,172 miles
    Test number
    888119293717
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass24,538 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    24,538 miles
    Test number
    551228192960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail24,538 miles (+1,422)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,538 miles
    Test number
    536882861522
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Adversely affected by stop lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear Causes reverse lamps to illuminate (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer edge, and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Grill main beam/spot lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass23,116 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    23,116 miles
    Test number
    347617914556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail23,114 miles (+5)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,114 miles
    Test number
    660461673463
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail23,109 miles (+1,780)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,109 miles
    Test number
    343312088451
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn peardrop mount insecure bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear stabalizer bush excess play (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn peardrop mount worn & seperated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s/f bottom balljoint

  11. Pass21,329 miles (+177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    21,329 miles
    Test number
    178286863894
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear subframe

  12. Pass21,152 miles (+2)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,152 miles
    Test number
    695023638569
    • DangerousO/s/f. tyre sidewalls perished.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail21,150 miles (+160)5 dangerous9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,150 miles
    Test number
    492280838662
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking hub (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • DangerousO/s/f. tyre sidewalls perished.
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch / floor. (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step / sill. (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner / floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass20,990 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    20,990 miles
    Test number
    796833115128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s outer sill crooded
    • NoteN/s/f door step holed and corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished and cracked
    • NoteRear subframe corroded

  15. Fail20,990 miles (+142)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,990 miles
    Test number
    408992415127
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s outer sill crooded
    • NoteN/s/f door step holed and corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished and cracked
    • NoteRear subframe corroded

  16. Pass20,848 miles (+243)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    20,848 miles
    Test number
    157886304194
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has cracks in side wall due to age

  17. Pass20,605 miles (+545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    20,605 miles
    Test number
    589058293089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass20,060 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,060 miles
    Test number
    766555012184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,047 miles (+1,146)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,047 miles
    Test number
    197044112193
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass18,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,901 miles
    Test number
    476726811103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,901 miles (+1,010)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,901 miles
    Test number
    846516311100
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass17,891 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    17,891 miles
    Test number
    954194900126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,505 miles
    Test number
    464409219155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail16,505 miles (+944)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,505 miles
    Test number
    283247219136
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

  25. Pass15,561 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,561 miles
    Test number
    840546418181
    • NoteRear tyres cracking on sidewall

  26. Fail15,561 miles (+1,304)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,561 miles
    Test number
    623596818187
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking on sidewall

  27. Pass14,257 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,257 miles
    Test number
    414065517168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass13,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    13,134 miles
    Test number
    174519016147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail13,134 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,134 miles
    Test number
    532289006193
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Questions about 1986 BW

What vehicle is registration 1986 BW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1986 BW on a blue and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 26 May 2000. 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 1986 BW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 1986 BW expired on 9 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 1986 BW?
The MOT on 1986 BW expired on 9 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 1986 BW done?
1986 BW was recorded at 29,286 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2025, an average of 851 miles a year.
Has 1986 BW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1986 BW has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on 1986 BW 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 1986 BW find?
1986 BW failed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2025 with 7 major defects and 5 advisories: front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; nearside front direction indicator not working; nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 9 more.

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