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Rover Mini

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S118 MJWMOT history

S118 MJW is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 4 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 71,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,056 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S118 MJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S118 MJW was last recorded at 71,056 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2011: 50,560 miles, lower than 58,150 miles on 4 Feb 2010.
  • 25 Jan 2018: 66,561 miles, lower than 66,573 miles on 19 Jan 2018.

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
70,894 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
162 miles
Average per year
1,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,056 miles
  • 2025 – 70,894 miles
  • 2024 – 70,453 miles
  • 2023 – 70,126 miles
  • 2022 – 69,744 miles
  • 2021 – 69,098 miles
  • 2020 – 68,666 miles
  • 2019 – 67,842 miles
  • 2018 – 66,603 miles
  • 2017 – 65,409 miles
  • 2016 – 63,942 miles
  • 2015 – 63,472 miles
  • 2014 – 63,204 miles
  • 2013 – 62,787 miles
  • 2012 – 61,928 miles
  • 2011 – 50,560 miles
  • 2010 – 58,150 miles
  • 2009 – 56,880 miles
  • 2007 – 50,730 miles
  • 2006 – 46,502 miles
  • 2005 – 40,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,056 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,056 miles (+162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,056 miles
    Test number
    281065743262
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass70,894 miles (+441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,894 miles
    Test number
    889268140183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass70,453 miles (+327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,453 miles
    Test number
    263224952320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear o/s rear brake low reading

  4. Pass70,126 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    70,126 miles
    Test number
    160946187008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,744 miles (+646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,744 miles
    Test number
    667081109455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,098 miles (+432)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    69,098 miles
    Test number
    291696036569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,666 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    68,666 miles
    Test number
    545063240663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,842 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,842 miles
    Test number
    116351420823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,603 miles
    Test number
    436990690860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,561 miles (-12)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,561 miles
    Test number
    190129664101
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Fail66,573 miles (+1,164)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,573 miles
    Test number
    840211956839
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  12. Pass65,409 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,409 miles
    Test number
    199411290712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,942 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    63,942 miles
    Test number
    382833514975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,472 miles
    Test number
    955514335000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,472 miles (+268)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,472 miles
    Test number
    468113535051
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBattery cable rubbing subframe

  16. Pass63,204 miles (+417)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,204 miles
    Test number
    365707924090
    • NoteRear sub frame and outter siis starting to corrode

  17. Pass62,787 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,787 miles
    Test number
    115496633097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,928 miles (+11,368)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,928 miles
    Test number
    606843122017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteReea sub frame corrosiom visable

  19. Fail50,560 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,560 miles
    Test number
    216791331098
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass50,560 miles (-7,590)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,560 miles
    Test number
    497531631096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,150 miles (+1,270)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,150 miles
    Test number
    600675930086
    • NoteWATER LEAK FROM COOLING SYSTEM

  22. Pass56,880 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,880 miles
    Test number
    432159719001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail56,859 miles (+6,129)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,859 miles
    Test number
    102715219484
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNO EMISSIONS TEST ----WATER LEAKING FRON N/S OF ENGINE

  24. Pass50,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,730 miles
    Test number
    380123387294
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  25. Fail50,730 miles (+4,228)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,730 miles
    Test number
    313602887228
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  26. Pass46,502 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,502 miles
    Test number
    923741196279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,501 miles (+6,209)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,501 miles
    Test number
    210729486232
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass40,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    40,292 miles
    Test number
    313764385273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,292 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,292 miles
    Test number
    514283685266
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about S118 MJW

Does S118 MJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S118 MJW is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S118 MJW?
The MOT on S118 MJW is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S118 MJW done?
S118 MJW was recorded at 71,056 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 1,517 miles a year.
Has S118 MJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S118 MJW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on S118 MJW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 31 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S118 MJW find?
S118 MJW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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