
Rover Mini
Green and White · Petrol · 1992 · 1,275 cc
J9 XAFMOT history
J9 XAF is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 15 May 1992. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,137 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 May 2027
- Mileage
- 84,137 mi
- At MOT on 18 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 11 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 937 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J9 XAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Green and White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 15 May 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J9 XAF was last recorded at 84,137 miles on 18 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 84,135 miles · 12 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 937 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 84,137 miles
- 2025 – 83,393 miles
- 2024 – 82,803 miles
- 2023 – 82,803 miles
- 2022 – 82,197 miles
- 2021 – 80,935 miles
- 2020 – 79,904 miles
- 2019 – 78,324 miles
- 2018 – 75,682 miles
- 2008 – 71,129 miles
- 2007 – 70,271 miles
- 2005 – 64,864 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point, inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting, back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2007
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,137 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2027
- Odometer
- 84,137 miles
- Test number
- 591802496967
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point, inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting, back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail84,135 miles (+742)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,135 miles
- Test number
- 322227163066
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point, inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting, back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,393 miles (+590)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 83,393 miles
- Test number
- 650566287018
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot well (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass82,803 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2025
- Odometer
- 82,803 miles
- Test number
- 216107592542
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail82,803 miles (+606)7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,803 miles
- Test number
- 417961754439
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose from subframe to front panel (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Pass82,197 miles (+1,262)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 82,197 miles
- Test number
- 326556471689
- AdvisoryInner sills rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch rusty
Pass80,935 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 80,935 miles
- Test number
- 923149303189
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail80,935 miles (+1,031)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,935 miles
- Test number
- 928977630757
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,904 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 79,904 miles
- Test number
- 159207335470
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o s r and n s f (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryN s r tyre slight damage in tread
- AdvisoryUnderside coated in protection oil at time of test
Fail79,901 miles (+1,577)7 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,901 miles
- Test number
- 767753523436
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged centre on underside of vehicle pipe badly kinked (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryN s f tyre slight wear on inner edge
- AdvisoryN s r tyre slight damaged in tread
- AdvisoryUnderside coated in protection oil at time of test
Pass78,324 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 78,324 miles
- Test number
- 166740767466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,319 miles (+2,637)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,319 miles
- Test number
- 891746479485
- MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass75,682 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 75,682 miles
- Test number
- 399878770161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,682 miles (+4,553)2 dangerous11 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,682 miles
- Test number
- 186505854996
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Bump Stop (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorAll position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Pass71,129 miles (+29)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 71,129 miles
- Test number
- 722444138335
- NoteRear sub frame corroded
Fail71,100 miles (+829)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,100 miles
- Test number
- 970058768277
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Pass70,271 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 70,271 miles
- Test number
- 873068087188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,271 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,271 miles
- Test number
- 770108677102
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Fail70,271 miles (+5,407)14 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,271 miles
- Test number
- 292284437148
- FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Pass64,864 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 64,864 miles
- Test number
- 323097895251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,863 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,863 miles
- Test number
- 864504095287
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Questions about J9 XAF
- Does J9 XAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 XAF is valid until 17 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J9 XAF?
- The MOT on J9 XAF is valid until 17 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 XAF done?
- J9 XAF was recorded at 84,137 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 937 miles a year.
- Has J9 XAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J9 XAF has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on J9 XAF 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 XAF find?
- J9 XAF passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point, inner sill, and 4 more.
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