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Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

S23 BRBMOT history

S23 BRB is a green petrol MINI first used on 3 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

S23 BRB green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2026
Mileage
117,898 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 BRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S23 BRB was last recorded at 117,898 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,150 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
748 miles
Average per year
4,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,898 miles
  • 2025 – 117,150 miles
  • 2024 – 114,078 miles
  • 2023 – 111,121 miles
  • 2022 – 110,035 miles
  • 2021 – 106,059 miles
  • 2020 – 102,920 miles
  • 2019 – 99,031 miles
  • 2018 – 94,050 miles
  • 2017 – 89,498 miles
  • 2016 – 86,001 miles
  • 2015 – 82,104 miles
  • 2014 – 76,279 miles
  • 2013 – 68,594 miles
  • 2012 – 64,520 miles
  • 2011 – 57,714 miles
  • 2010 – 49,191 miles
  • 2009 – 41,300 miles
  • 2008 – 32,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,898 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside headlamp washer puts out no water.

What MOT failures 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.

  • Coolant leak car boiled over as cooling fan appears not to be working.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,898 miles (+748)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,898 miles
    Test number
    726804462155
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp washer puts out no water.

  2. Pass117,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,150 miles
    Test number
    305092344815
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak car boiled over as cooling fan appears not to be working.

  3. Fail117,150 miles (+3,072)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,150 miles
    Test number
    394407476190
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak car boiled over as cooling fan appears not to be working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake lever on caliper not returning and stuck
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass114,078 miles (+2,957)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    114,078 miles
    Test number
    820018792885
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,121 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,121 miles
    Test number
    995341369687
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail111,119 miles (+1,084)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,119 miles
    Test number
    711637563140
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass110,035 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    110,035 miles
    Test number
    257017644147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass106,059 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    106,059 miles
    Test number
    140436684909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail106,059 miles (+3,139)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,059 miles
    Test number
    912207576432
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass102,920 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,920 miles
    Test number
    688350627546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,031 miles
    Test number
    366081289247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,031 miles (+4,981)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,031 miles
    Test number
    893509152419
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  13. Pass94,050 miles (+2,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,050 miles
    Test number
    499152152093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass91,065 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    91,065 miles
    Test number
    284299389835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass89,498 miles (+3,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    89,498 miles
    Test number
    207828132362
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass86,001 miles (+3,897)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,001 miles
    Test number
    847824950294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear exhaust mounting rubbers perishing

  17. Pass82,104 miles (+5,825)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,104 miles
    Test number
    798573625271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,279 miles
    Test number
    317990234231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,279 miles (+7,685)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,279 miles
    Test number
    345530534275
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass68,594 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,594 miles
    Test number
    668247913233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,520 miles (+6,806)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,520 miles
    Test number
    977287542270
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteExhaust back box corroded

  22. Pass57,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,714 miles
    Test number
    408404341277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,714 miles
    Test number
    289194241277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,714 miles (+8,523)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,714 miles
    Test number
    737484541274
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass49,191 miles (+7,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,191 miles
    Test number
    951137130215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass41,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,300 miles
    Test number
    472237449246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail41,300 miles (+8,890)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,300 miles
    Test number
    773287449227
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  28. Pass32,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,410 miles
    Test number
    961555938269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 BRB

Does S23 BRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 BRB expired on 19 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 BRB?
The MOT on S23 BRB expired on 19 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 BRB done?
S23 BRB was recorded at 117,898 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 4,792 miles a year.
Has S23 BRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 BRB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 BRB 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 S23 BRB find?
S23 BRB failed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside headlamp light intensity severely reduced, and 1 more.

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