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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

ERA 980MOT history

ERA 980 is a silver petrol MINI first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 30,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

ERA 980 silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
30,734 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ERA 980
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ERA 980 was last recorded at 30,734 miles on 22 May 2026, 417 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
30,317 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
417 miles
Average per year
1,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,734 miles
  • 2025 – 30,317 miles
  • 2024 – 28,998 miles
  • 2023 – 27,086 miles
  • 2022 – 26,169 miles
  • 2021 – 25,520 miles
  • 2020 – 25,190 miles
  • 2019 – 23,416 miles
  • 2018 – 20,714 miles
  • 2017 – 15,929 miles
  • 2016 – 11,985 miles
  • 2015 – 8,439 miles
  • 2014 – 7,849 miles
  • 2013 – 7,176 miles
  • 2012 – 6,508 miles
  • 2011 – 5,319 miles
  • 2010 – 4,499 miles
  • 2009 – 3,785 miles
  • 2008 – 3,100 miles
  • 2007 – 2,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,734 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,734 miles (+417)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    30,734 miles
    Test number
    667322261401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass30,317 miles (+1,319)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    30,317 miles
    Test number
    891991920697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass28,998 miles (+1,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    28,998 miles
    Test number
    823594090594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass27,086 miles (+917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    27,086 miles
    Test number
    216501355020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass26,169 miles (+649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    26,169 miles
    Test number
    743788962701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass25,520 miles (+330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    25,520 miles
    Test number
    293381265496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass25,190 miles (+1,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    25,190 miles
    Test number
    679190245166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass23,416 miles (+2,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    23,416 miles
    Test number
    188432789790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass20,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    20,714 miles
    Test number
    277403007622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail20,713 miles (+4,784)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,713 miles
    Test number
    285179436052
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass15,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    15,929 miles
    Test number
    485914662249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from centre of vehicle to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail15,929 miles (+3,944)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,929 miles
    Test number
    989038606429
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear from centre of vehicle to rear flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass11,985 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    11,985 miles
    Test number
    146678078960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,439 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    8,439 miles
    Test number
    979536925120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass7,849 miles (+673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    7,849 miles
    Test number
    388424034101
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass7,176 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    7,176 miles
    Test number
    306505433117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,508 miles (+1,189)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    6,508 miles
    Test number
    275075932194
    • NoteRear discs both have surface corrosion to the inner face

  18. Pass5,319 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    5,319 miles
    Test number
    677223141184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass4,499 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    4,499 miles
    Test number
    292014230443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass3,785 miles (+685)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    3,785 miles
    Test number
    194929539193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass3,100 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    3,100 miles
    Test number
    271972818106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass2,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    2,246 miles
    Test number
    931396837180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ERA 980

What vehicle is registration ERA 980 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ERA 980 on a silver petrol MINI first used on 28 May 2004. 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 ERA 980 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ERA 980 is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on ERA 980?
The MOT on ERA 980 is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ERA 980 done?
ERA 980 was recorded at 30,734 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,498 miles a year.
Has ERA 980 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ERA 980 has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2018.
Has the mileage on ERA 980 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 ERA 980 find?
ERA 980 passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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