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Rover Mini

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

B20 YREMOT history

B20 YRE is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 18 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
87,926 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B20 YRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

B20 YRE was last recorded at 87,926 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Aug 2008: 64,919 miles, lower than 75,369 miles on 28 Aug 2007.
  • 12 Oct 2009: 84,178 miles, lower than 94,155 miles on 7 Aug 2009.

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
87,763 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
163 miles
Average per year
1,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,926 miles
  • 2024 – 87,763 miles
  • 2017 – 87,653 miles
  • 2015 – 87,533 miles
  • 2013 – 87,353 miles
  • 2012 – 85,079 miles
  • 2011 – 84,548 miles
  • 2009 – 84,178 miles
  • 2008 – 64,919 miles
  • 2007 – 75,369 miles
  • 2006 – 66,604 miles
  • 2005 – 58,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,926 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.

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,926 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,926 miles
    Test number
    773500560775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,763 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    87,763 miles
    Test number
    393098843276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,653 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,653 miles
    Test number
    192032457849
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  4. Pass87,533 miles (+180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,533 miles
    Test number
    328057825172
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
  5. Pass87,353 miles (+2,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,353 miles
    Test number
    718255743260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  6. Fail85,079 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,079 miles
    Test number
    346515422147
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  7. Pass85,079 miles (+531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,079 miles
    Test number
    349365422141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
  8. Pass84,548 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,548 miles
    Test number
    607993611105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,178 miles (-9,977)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    84,178 miles
    Test number
    512645489233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,155 miles (+29,236)5 dangerous9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,155 miles
    Test number
    132639619235
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousRear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
    • FailureCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
  11. Pass64,919 miles (-10,450)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,919 miles
    Test number
    143312238261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass75,369 miles (+8,765)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    75,369 miles
    Test number
    672830147255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass66,604 miles (+7,773)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    66,604 miles
    Test number
    164521846283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Pass58,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    58,831 miles
    Test number
    442958435220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about B20 YRE

Does B20 YRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B20 YRE expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B20 YRE?
The MOT on B20 YRE expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B20 YRE done?
B20 YRE was recorded at 87,926 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 1,443 miles a year.
Has B20 YRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B20 YRE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2012.
Has the mileage on B20 YRE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on B20 YRE find?
B20 YRE passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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