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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

673 BTEMOT history

673 BTE is a green petrol MINI first used on 12 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 90,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

673 BTE green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
90,875 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
673 BTE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

673 BTE was last recorded at 90,875 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,600 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,275 miles
Average per year
4,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,875 miles
  • 2025 – 88,600 miles
  • 2024 – 86,858 miles
  • 2023 – 85,176 miles
  • 2022 – 83,344 miles
  • 2021 – 80,292 miles
  • 2020 – 78,608 miles
  • 2019 – 75,962 miles
  • 2018 – 73,212 miles
  • 2017 – 70,082 miles
  • 2016 – 68,604 miles
  • 2015 – 61,753 miles
  • 2014 – 52,272 miles
  • 2013 – 45,065 miles
  • 2012 – 36,953 miles
  • 2011 – 30,150 miles
  • 2010 – 25,432 miles
  • 2009 – 20,833 miles
  • 2008 – 16,202 miles
  • 2006 – 9,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,875 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryAll rear brakepipes corroded and covered in underseal
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded and covered in underseal
  • AdvisoryBoth front coilsprings corroded and covered with underseal
  • AdvisoryUnderbody brakepipes covered by underseal

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,875 miles (+2,275)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    90,875 miles
    Test number
    967380657797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll rear brakepipes corroded and covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded and covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryBoth front coilsprings corroded and covered with underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderbody brakepipes covered by underseal

  2. Pass88,600 miles (+1,742)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,600 miles
    Test number
    902324385097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder side heavily wax oiled

  3. Pass86,858 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,858 miles
    Test number
    772325165969
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail86,858 miles (+1,682)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,858 miles
    Test number
    537639039469
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass85,176 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,176 miles
    Test number
    167793223260
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box flange joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail85,176 miles (+1,832)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,176 miles
    Test number
    554381635916
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box flange joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,344 miles (+3,052)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,344 miles
    Test number
    260966012480
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass80,292 miles (+1,684)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    80,292 miles
    Test number
    115526898256
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various chips to glass (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From cat to mid section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres mis shaped on inner edge (Both)

  9. Pass78,608 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,608 miles
    Test number
    408134136701
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail78,608 miles (+2,646)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,608 miles
    Test number
    827297385700
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass75,962 miles (+2,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    777721847031
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,212 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    73,212 miles
    Test number
    633244283805
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak various

  13. Fail73,161 miles (+3,079)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,161 miles
    Test number
    203163679360
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak various

  14. Pass70,082 miles (+1,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,082 miles
    Test number
    902257857647
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/Under trays fitted

  15. Pass68,604 miles (+6,851)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,604 miles
    Test number
    678076735034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,753 miles (+9,481)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,753 miles
    Test number
    378460615093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

  17. Pass52,272 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,272 miles
    Test number
    159401914055
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOs number plate lens missing

  18. Fail52,272 miles (+7,207)5 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,272 miles
    Test number
    245671314058
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOs number plate lens missing

  19. Pass45,065 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,065 miles
    Test number
    247681923073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,041 miles (+8,088)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,041 miles
    Test number
    746316013016
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass36,953 miles (+6,803)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,953 miles
    Test number
    375027102067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,150 miles (+4,718)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,150 miles
    Test number
    958959401073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,432 miles (+4,599)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,432 miles
    Test number
    743489800056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass20,833 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,833 miles
    Test number
    652018519007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,202 miles
    Test number
    954527208015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail16,202 miles (+6,775)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,202 miles
    Test number
    334007308042
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass9,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    9,427 miles
    Test number
    774772456241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 673 BTE

What vehicle is registration 673 BTE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 673 BTE on a green petrol MINI first used on 12 Apr 2003. 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 673 BTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 673 BTE is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 673 BTE?
The MOT on 673 BTE is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 673 BTE done?
673 BTE was recorded at 90,875 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 4,184 miles a year.
Has 673 BTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 673 BTE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on 673 BTE 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 673 BTE find?
673 BTE passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; all rear brakepipes corroded and covered in underseal, and 3 more.

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