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Austin Mini Racing Flame

Red and White · Petrol · 1989 · 998 cc

B20 JSYMOT history

B20 JSY is a red and white petrol Austin Mini Racing Flame first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

B20 JSY red Austin MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
67,071 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 JSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Austin
Model
Mini Racing Flame
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 JSY was last recorded at 67,071 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2022: 66,474 miles, lower than 78,559 miles on 7 Apr 2021.

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
66,737 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,071 miles
  • 2025 – 66,737 miles
  • 2024 – 66,701 miles
  • 2023 – 66,555 miles
  • 2022 – 66,474 miles
  • 2021 – 78,559 miles
  • 2014 – 78,556 miles
  • 2013 – 76,388 miles
  • 2011 – 76,374 miles
  • 2010 – 76,289 miles
  • 2009 – 73,362 miles
  • 2008 – 70,957 miles
  • 2007 – 69,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,071 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    67,071 miles
    Test number
    718161501899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail67,069 miles (+332)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,069 miles
    Test number
    887406089529
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass66,737 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    66,737 miles
    Test number
    942804360505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass66,701 miles (+146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    66,701 miles
    Test number
    141126503302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

  5. Pass66,555 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,555 miles
    Test number
    551438466549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    378899498012
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

  7. Fail66,474 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    503066603894
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4

  8. Fail66,474 miles (-12,085)3 dangerous7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,474 miles
    Test number
    897527215855
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle loose on threads (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system 3 way joint on subframe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle loose on threads (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel creeps under pressure to floor (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working both / inoperative all speeds (3.4 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure split pin missing (1.1.15 (c))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured battery connections loose (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in boot (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing on subframe (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal nonslip missing

  9. Pass78,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    78,559 miles
    Test number
    175433196065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail78,559 miles (+3)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,559 miles
    Test number
    130129358255
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail78,556 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,556 miles
    Test number
    465828714463
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  12. Pass78,556 miles (+2,168)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,556 miles
    Test number
    498568614375
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  13. Pass76,388 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    76,388 miles
    Test number
    896785113398
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  14. Fail76,385 miles (+11)4 dangerous8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,385 miles
    Test number
    706421793193
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside front suspension tie bar bush perished
    • NoteOffside front brake dust shield missing

  15. Fail76,374 miles (+85)7 dangerous29 failures8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,374 miles
    Test number
    859677051297
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousExcess play in both front rack ends
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion various parts
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
    • NoteWater pump leaking

  16. Pass76,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,289 miles
    Test number
    183610260250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,289 miles (+2,927)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,289 miles
    Test number
    430770050251
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass73,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    73,362 miles
    Test number
    483873539202
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail73,362 miles (+2,405)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,362 miles
    Test number
    502356029224
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass70,957 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    70,957 miles
    Test number
    850553638223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,950 miles (+1,897)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,950 miles
    Test number
    613361438207
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass69,053 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,053 miles
    Test number
    271941497143
    • NoteO/s mirror cracked

Questions about B20 JSY

Does B20 JSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 JSY is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 JSY?
The MOT on B20 JSY is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 JSY done?
B20 JSY was recorded at 67,071 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026.
Has B20 JSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 JSY has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on B20 JSY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B20 JSY find?
B20 JSY passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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