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Multi-colour · Petrol · 2001 · 1,275 cc

S3 APYMOT history

S3 APY is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 18,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

S3 APY multi-colour Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
18,089 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 APY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 APY was last recorded at 18,089 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
16,628 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,461 miles
Average per year
606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 18,089 miles
  • 2025 – 16,628 miles
  • 2024 – 15,486 miles
  • 2023 – 15,010 miles
  • 2022 – 14,083 miles
  • 2021 – 12,484 miles
  • 2020 – 11,618 miles
  • 2019 – 11,600 miles
  • 2018 – 11,580 miles
  • 2017 – 11,561 miles
  • 2016 – 11,543 miles
  • 2015 – 11,360 miles
  • 2014 – 11,091 miles
  • 2013 – 11,080 miles
  • 2012 – 11,048 miles
  • 2011 – 9,978 miles
  • 2010 – 9,031 miles
  • 2009 – 8,499 miles
  • 2008 – 6,486 miles
  • 2006 – 5,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass18,089 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass18,089 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    18,089 miles
    Test number
    367035232465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass16,628 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    16,628 miles
    Test number
    766702439994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass15,486 miles (+476)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    15,486 miles
    Test number
    830008348257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass15,010 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    15,010 miles
    Test number
    551465423692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass14,083 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    14,083 miles
    Test number
    199665311023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass12,484 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    12,484 miles
    Test number
    687280191783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass11,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    11,618 miles
    Test number
    301980886067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail11,618 miles (+18)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,618 miles
    Test number
    289544339344
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass11,600 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    11,600 miles
    Test number
    716319721878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass11,580 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    11,580 miles
    Test number
    264318492724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    11,561 miles
    Test number
    738020424554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail11,560 miles (+17)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,560 miles
    Test number
    338350878090
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass11,543 miles (+183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    11,543 miles
    Test number
    829520097741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass11,360 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    11,360 miles
    Test number
    675314705178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    11,091 miles
    Test number
    416971094142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail11,091 miles (+11)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,091 miles
    Test number
    436021094137
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass11,080 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    11,080 miles
    Test number
    168704323352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    11,048 miles
    Test number
    298370622302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail11,048 miles (+1,070)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,048 miles
    Test number
    688733412309
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

  20. Pass9,978 miles (+947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    9,978 miles
    Test number
    758512141002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass9,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    9,031 miles
    Test number
    594508540051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail9,031 miles (+532)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,031 miles
    Test number
    131838940458
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrished/cracked outer walls

  23. Pass8,499 miles (+2,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    8,499 miles
    Test number
    393147659058
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass6,486 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    6,486 miles
    Test number
    572108458088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail6,484 miles (+628)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,484 miles
    Test number
    484437658050
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass5,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2007
    Odometer
    5,856 miles
    Test number
    952960036161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 APY

Does S3 APY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 APY is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 APY?
The MOT on S3 APY is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 APY done?
S3 APY was recorded at 18,089 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 606 miles a year.
Has S3 APY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 APY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on S3 APY 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 S3 APY find?
S3 APY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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