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Multi-colour · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

JCW 541MOT history

JCW 541 is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 80,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,802 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
JCW 541
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

JCW 541 was last recorded at 80,802 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,645 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
157 miles
Average per year
2,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,802 miles
  • 2025 – 80,645 miles
  • 2024 – 80,596 miles
  • 2023 – 80,586 miles
  • 2022 – 80,568 miles
  • 2021 – 80,414 miles
  • 2020 – 80,383 miles
  • 2019 – 80,369 miles
  • 2018 – 69,387 miles
  • 2017 – 65,312 miles
  • 2016 – 64,654 miles
  • 2013 – 62,197 miles
  • 2012 – 56,353 miles
  • 2011 – 50,007 miles
  • 2010 – 43,564 miles
  • 2009 – 37,619 miles
  • 2008 – 32,018 miles
  • 2007 – 26,140 miles
  • 2006 – 20,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,802 miles
  • AdvisoryFront surface corrosion both front floor pans

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear subframe corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rust patches in various places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,802 miles (+157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,802 miles
    Test number
    103803378951
    • AdvisoryFront surface corrosion both front floor pans

  2. Pass80,645 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,645 miles
    Test number
    252385013085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass80,596 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    80,596 miles
    Test number
    955516997367
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S FRONT FLOOR PANELS COROIDED

  4. Pass80,586 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,586 miles
    Test number
    890627386126
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass80,568 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    80,568 miles
    Test number
    982015245824
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront jack points corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering arm

  6. Fail80,560 miles (+146)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,560 miles
    Test number
    454427259039
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass80,414 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    80,414 miles
    Test number
    390481050589
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,383 miles
    Test number
    435657036966
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail80,383 miles (+14)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,383 miles
    Test number
    640728783094
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail80,369 miles (+10,982)2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,369 miles
    Test number
    438667391199
    • DangerousOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousUnable to completely test rear suspension whilst the subframe is twisting under loas
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened 'twists' when suspension checked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrossion

  11. Pass69,387 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    69,387 miles
    Test number
    313928517566
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding
    • AdvisoryRust patches in various places
    • AdvisorySlight wear n/s/f shock bush
    • AdvisorySlight wear/play in swivels

  12. Fail69,387 miles (+4,075)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,387 miles
    Test number
    324062749458
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding
    • AdvisoryRust patches in various places
    • AdvisorySlight wear n/s/f shock bush
    • AdvisorySlight wear/play in swivels

  13. Pass65,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,312 miles
    Test number
    493327130963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,312 miles (+658)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,312 miles
    Test number
    131834472852
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  15. Pass64,654 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,654 miles
    Test number
    260761238924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail64,650 miles (+2,453)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,650 miles
    Test number
    657763814292
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass62,197 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,197 miles
    Test number
    917236603191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,192 miles (+5,839)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,192 miles
    Test number
    846811403160
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass56,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,353 miles
    Test number
    278784902416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,351 miles (+6,344)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,351 miles
    Test number
    209504502449
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear suspension stiff possible radius arm

  21. Pass50,007 miles (+6,443)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,007 miles
    Test number
    236755201401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside sill rusting

  22. Pass43,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    43,564 miles
    Test number
    313762510169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,564 miles (+5,945)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,564 miles
    Test number
    532901710125
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass37,619 miles (+5,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,619 miles
    Test number
    340084809158
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass32,018 miles (+5,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,018 miles
    Test number
    452632908193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  26. Pass26,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    26,140 miles
    Test number
    864630587047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,136 miles (+5,436)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,136 miles
    Test number
    800970587051
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass20,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,700 miles
    Test number
    312952006167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about JCW 541

What vehicle is registration JCW 541 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show JCW 541 on a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1998. 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 JCW 541 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on JCW 541 is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on JCW 541?
The MOT on JCW 541 is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has JCW 541 done?
JCW 541 was recorded at 80,802 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 2,966 miles a year.
Has JCW 541 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. JCW 541 has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on JCW 541 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 JCW 541 find?
JCW 541 passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front surface corrosion both front floor pans.

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