Rover logo

Rover Mini

Red · Petrol · 1992 · 1,275 cc

J9 SHSMOT history

J9 SHS is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 28 May 1992. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 52,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

J9 SHS red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
52,097 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,082 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for J9 SHS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
J9 SHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
28 May 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 SHS was last recorded at 52,097 miles on 22 May 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,021 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
1,082 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,097 miles
  • 2025 – 52,021 miles
  • 2024 – 51,786 miles
  • 2023 – 51,600 miles
  • 2022 – 51,419 miles
  • 2021 – 51,275 miles
  • 2020 – 51,118 miles
  • 2019 – 51,095 miles
  • 2018 – 51,025 miles
  • 2017 – 50,789 miles
  • 2016 – 50,426 miles
  • 2015 – 49,869 miles
  • 2014 – 48,496 miles
  • 2012 – 47,346 miles
  • 2011 – 45,757 miles
  • 2010 – 39,006 miles
  • 2009 – 31,836 miles
  • 2006 – 30,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,097 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres except nearside front which is newer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in a preservative material

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded in front clip on underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,097 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    52,097 miles
    Test number
    776645735895
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres except nearside front which is newer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in a preservative material

  2. Pass52,021 miles (+235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    52,021 miles
    Test number
    562405908977
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass51,786 miles (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    51,786 miles
    Test number
    949735573631
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Oil switch dripping on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,600 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    51,600 miles
    Test number
    267372816565
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded in front clip on underside (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail51,599 miles (+180)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,599 miles
    Test number
    212868817454
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded in front clip on underside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass51,419 miles (+144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    51,419 miles
    Test number
    464924602399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,275 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2022
    Odometer
    51,275 miles
    Test number
    327012839683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2021
    Odometer
    51,118 miles
    Test number
    681288208614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail51,118 miles (+23)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,118 miles
    Test number
    947371168248
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass51,095 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    51,095 miles
    Test number
    689106117481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,025 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    51,025 miles
    Test number
    842978556853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,789 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,789 miles
    Test number
    748495739026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,426 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,426 miles
    Test number
    987018326138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,869 miles (+1,373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    49,869 miles
    Test number
    595131225135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass48,496 miles (+1,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,496 miles
    Test number
    686132424147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass47,346 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,346 miles
    Test number
    779065932213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,332 miles (+1,575)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,332 miles
    Test number
    948595992170
    • DangerousNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • DangerousOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass45,757 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,757 miles
    Test number
    455672601271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,994 miles (+5,988)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    44,994 miles
    Test number
    496761951118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,006 miles (+7,170)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    39,006 miles
    Test number
    431775970146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,836 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,836 miles
    Test number
    353804309203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,834 miles (+1,748)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,834 miles
    Test number
    690921309245
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  23. Pass30,086 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,086 miles
    Test number
    791339916082
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J9 SHS

Does J9 SHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 SHS is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 SHS?
The MOT on J9 SHS is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 SHS done?
J9 SHS was recorded at 52,097 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,082 miles a year.
Has J9 SHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 SHS has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on J9 SHS 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 SHS find?
J9 SHS passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres except nearside front which is newer; underside of vehicle covered in a preservative material.

Related registrations

Browse all J9S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.