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Rover Mini

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,275 cc

J9 EUAMOT history

J9 EUA is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 41,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

J9 EUA red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
41,147 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 EUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 EUA was last recorded at 41,147 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,262 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
885 miles
Average per year
511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,147 miles
  • 2025 – 40,262 miles
  • 2024 – 37,898 miles
  • 2023 – 36,557 miles
  • 2022 – 35,932 miles
  • 2021 – 35,883 miles
  • 2019 – 35,854 miles
  • 2015 – 35,164 miles
  • 2014 – 33,943 miles
  • 2013 – 32,773 miles
  • 2011 – 32,699 miles
  • 2010 – 32,321 miles
  • 2009 – 31,957 miles
  • 2007 – 31,783 miles
  • 2006 – 30,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,147 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,147 miles (+885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    41,147 miles
    Test number
    273297201665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass40,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    40,262 miles
    Test number
    102730297151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail40,262 miles (+2,364)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,262 miles
    Test number
    431691048921
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass37,898 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    37,898 miles
    Test number
    487116949540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail37,886 miles (+1,329)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,886 miles
    Test number
    694876622741
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass36,557 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    36,557 miles
    Test number
    118631180429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    35,932 miles
    Test number
    738882194411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail35,930 miles (+47)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,930 miles
    Test number
    896584121877
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass35,883 miles (+4)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    35,883 miles
    Test number
    918019397173
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective - Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective - Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - Lower door jamb (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail35,879 miles (+25)1 dangerous3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,879 miles
    Test number
    618078199258
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective - Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective - Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced - Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive - Lower door jamb (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass35,854 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    35,854 miles
    Test number
    214423149819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,850 miles (+686)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,850 miles
    Test number
    839995276240
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass35,164 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    35,164 miles
    Test number
    719786865135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,943 miles
    Test number
    326006834147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,943 miles (+1,170)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,943 miles
    Test number
    487266634112
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Fail32,773 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,773 miles
    Test number
    716972163170
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteSlight squeak from steering wheel

  17. Pass32,773 miles (+64)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,773 miles
    Test number
    949002363105
    • NoteSlight squeak from steering wheel

  18. Fail32,709 miles (+10)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,709 miles
    Test number
    759630353139
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  19. Pass32,699 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,699 miles
    Test number
    206401951422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    32,321 miles
    Test number
    104972350171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail32,321 miles (+364)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,321 miles
    Test number
    104642350168
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass31,957 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,957 miles
    Test number
    292444909177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,948 miles (+165)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,948 miles
    Test number
    232944729066
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass31,783 miles (+1,105)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,783 miles
    Test number
    331934397028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,678 miles
    Test number
    404413566021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 EUA

Does J9 EUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 EUA is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 EUA?
The MOT on J9 EUA is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 EUA done?
J9 EUA was recorded at 41,147 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 511 miles a year.
Has J9 EUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 EUA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 EUA 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 J9 EUA find?
J9 EUA passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor.

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