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Austin Mini Thirty

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 998 cc

B20 NWYMOT history

B20 NWY is a red petrol Austin Mini Thirty first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 22,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

B20 NWY red Austin MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
22,930 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 NWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Austin
Model
Mini Thirty
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 NWY was last recorded at 22,930 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 3,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2008: 24,669 miles, lower than 96,938 miles on 6 Oct 2007.
  • 4 Nov 2009: 4,826 miles, lower than 25,758 miles on 15 Oct 2008.
  • 11 May 2012: 11,547 miles, lower than 50,916 miles on 2 Apr 2011.

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
19,914 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 22,930 miles
  • 2025 – 19,914 miles
  • 2019 – 19,741 miles
  • 2015 – 19,047 miles
  • 2014 – 18,235 miles
  • 2012 – 11,552 miles
  • 2011 – 50,916 miles
  • 2009 – 4,826 miles
  • 2008 – 25,758 miles
  • 2007 – 96,938 miles
  • 2006 – 91,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,930 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,930 miles (+3,016)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    22,930 miles
    Test number
    966207298881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass19,914 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    19,914 miles
    Test number
    659138887674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass19,741 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,741 miles
    Test number
    372589675732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,047 miles
    Test number
    216536141890
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  5. Fail19,047 miles (+812)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,047 miles
    Test number
    748904127149
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  6. Pass18,235 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    18,235 miles
    Test number
    958720144253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail18,231 miles (+6,679)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,231 miles
    Test number
    826625634284
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre is wearing low on the outer edge.

  8. Pass11,552 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    11,552 miles
    Test number
    238618032403
    • NoteNo safty catch on bonnet
    • NoteSteering slight stiffness

  9. Fail11,547 miles (-39,369)1 dangerous8 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,547 miles
    Test number
    788112232118
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFuel line breather hose incorrect type of hose DANGER
    • NoteMain fuel line hose close to exhaust
    • NoteNo safty catch on bonnet
    • NoteOil low
    • NoteSteering slight stiffness

  10. Pass50,916 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,916 miles
    Test number
    778722191084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to corroded
    • NoteSlight underbody corrsion

  11. Fail50,916 miles (+46,090)2 dangerous5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,916 miles
    Test number
    768252291079
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to corroded
    • NoteSlight underbody corrsion

  12. Pass4,826 miles (-20,932)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    4,826 miles
    Test number
    614398209309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront Registration cracked

  13. Pass25,758 miles (+1,089)11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,758 miles
    Test number
    354029688203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight movement in steering coloum

  14. Fail24,669 miles (-72,269)2 dangerous16 failures9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,669 miles
    Test number
    114448978279
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight movement in steering coloum

  15. Pass96,938 miles (+5,051)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    96,938 miles
    Test number
    692109877221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    91,887 miles
    Test number
    302207876405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,887 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,887 miles
    Test number
    242376476263
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Questions about B20 NWY

Does B20 NWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B20 NWY is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on B20 NWY?
The MOT on B20 NWY is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B20 NWY done?
B20 NWY was recorded at 22,930 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026.
Has B20 NWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 NWY has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2015.
Has the mileage on B20 NWY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 4 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B20 NWY find?
B20 NWY passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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