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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,275 cc

561 EJWMOT history

561 EJW is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 28 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 26,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

561 EJW blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
26,440 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
561 EJW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
28 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

561 EJW was last recorded at 26,440 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Sept 2010: 14,792 miles, lower than 146,612 miles on 14 Aug 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
26,379 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
61 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,440 miles
  • 2025 – 26,379 miles
  • 2024 – 26,107 miles
  • 2023 – 26,073 miles
  • 2022 – 25,883 miles
  • 2021 – 25,235 miles
  • 2013 – 24,111 miles
  • 2012 – 19,345 miles
  • 2011 – 17,489 miles
  • 2010 – 14,792 miles
  • 2009 – 64,279 miles
  • 2008 – 62,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,440 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 carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,440 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    26,440 miles
    Test number
    630485291347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,379 miles (+272)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    26,379 miles
    Test number
    263701373570
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass26,107 miles (+34)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    26,107 miles
    Test number
    863026159347
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail26,073 miles (+190)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,073 miles
    Test number
    747254309270
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass25,883 miles (+648)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    25,883 miles
    Test number
    132576518424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass25,235 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    25,235 miles
    Test number
    404299750013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,111 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,111 miles
    Test number
    806476033355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,107 miles (+4,762)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,107 miles
    Test number
    295449723317
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass19,345 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    19,345 miles
    Test number
    466447912324
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail19,334 miles (+1,845)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,334 miles
    Test number
    675364902381
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass17,489 miles (+113)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    17,489 miles
    Test number
    687377291253
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front floor sections corroded.

  12. Fail17,376 miles (+2,584)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,376 miles
    Test number
    777333471220
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass14,792 miles (-131,820)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,792 miles
    Test number
    302040560273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass146,612 miles (+82,333)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    146,612 miles
    Test number
    450236120267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,279 miles (+2,209)2 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,279 miles
    Test number
    941763899024
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass62,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,070 miles
    Test number
    910541218012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 561 EJW

What vehicle is registration 561 EJW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 561 EJW on a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 28 Oct 1993. 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 561 EJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 561 EJW is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 561 EJW?
The MOT on 561 EJW is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 561 EJW done?
561 EJW was recorded at 26,440 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026.
Has 561 EJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 561 EJW has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 561 EJW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 561 EJW find?
561 EJW passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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