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Rover Mini

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S101 TYCMOT history

S101 TYC is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 21,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2023
Mileage
21,161 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S101 TYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S101 TYC was last recorded at 21,161 miles on 21 Mar 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Jun 2014: 4,012 miles, lower than 99,044 miles on 4 Jul 2013.
  • 22 Jun 2016: 9,973 miles, lower than 96,824 miles on 1 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
21,161 miles · 17 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 21,161 miles
  • 2021 – 18,604 miles
  • 2020 – 16,993 miles
  • 2019 – 14,015 miles
  • 2018 – 10,740 miles
  • 2016 – 9,973 miles
  • 2015 – 96,824 miles
  • 2014 – 4,155 miles
  • 2013 – 99,044 miles
  • 2012 – 91,553 miles
  • 2011 – 84,416 miles
  • 2010 – 77,816 miles
  • 2009 – 71,407 miles
  • 2008 – 64,024 miles
  • 2007 – 57,785 miles
  • 2006 – 52,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,161 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,161 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    21,161 miles
    Test number
    534765127114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail21,161 miles (+2,557)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,161 miles
    Test number
    298567556012
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass18,604 miles (+1,611)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    18,604 miles
    Test number
    187048785152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass16,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    16,993 miles
    Test number
    971095388606
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail16,993 miles (+2,978)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,993 miles
    Test number
    811970175218
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass14,015 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    14,015 miles
    Test number
    409777183442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail14,013 miles (+3,273)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,013 miles
    Test number
    117979503659
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trumpet (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass10,740 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    10,740 miles
    Test number
    284566128970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass9,973 miles (-86,851)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    9,973 miles
    Test number
    830784497985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass96,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,824 miles
    Test number
    215312985437
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail96,824 miles (+92,669)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,824 miles
    Test number
    257002385493
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass4,155 miles (+143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    4,155 miles
    Test number
    467869474106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail4,012 miles (-95,032)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,012 miles
    Test number
    246744574405
    • FailureFront engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass99,044 miles (+7,491)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    99,044 miles
    Test number
    408935083136
    • NoteBoth front & N/S/R tyres slightly worn on inner edges
    • NoteCorrosion to front lower panel
    • NoteN/S head lamp poorly secured
    • NoteRear exhaust blowing at entry to back box
    • NoteSlight play in O/S/F wheel bearing

  15. Pass91,553 miles9 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    91,553 miles
    Test number
    109725262149
    • NoteBrake fluid level sensor wire insecure
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear metal brake pipes
    • NoteFluid leak from O/S/R shocker
    • NoteFuel tank cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteHead lamps flicker slightly
    • NoteLight corrosion to both outer sills
    • NoteN/S/F upper ball joint rubber in poor condition
    • NoteO/S/F tyre slightly out of shape
    • NotePlay in both front upper ball joints

  16. Fail91,553 miles (+7,137)3 repaired9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,553 miles
    Test number
    207975762119
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBrake fluid level sensor wire insecure
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear metal brake pipes
    • NoteFluid leak from O/S/R shocker
    • NoteFuel tank cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteHead lamps flicker slightly
    • NoteLight corrosion to both outer sills
    • NoteN/S/F upper ball joint rubber in poor condition
    • NoteO/S/F tyre slightly out of shape
    • NotePlay in both front upper ball joints

  17. Pass84,416 miles (+6,600)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,416 miles
    Test number
    106417781157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,816 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,816 miles
    Test number
    590008480154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,407 miles (+7,383)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,407 miles
    Test number
    323743189127
    • AdvisoryNearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion in a non prescribed area o/s/f sill

  20. Pass64,024 miles (+6,239)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    64,024 miles
    Test number
    162200498114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,785 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,785 miles
    Test number
    240364787106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,677 miles (+4,861)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,677 miles
    Test number
    514700987115
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass52,816 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,816 miles
    Test number
    524382496155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S101 TYC

Does S101 TYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S101 TYC expired on 21 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S101 TYC?
The MOT on S101 TYC expired on 21 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S101 TYC done?
S101 TYC was recorded at 21,161 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2022.
Has S101 TYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S101 TYC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S101 TYC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 23 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S101 TYC find?
S101 TYC passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear outer suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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