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Rover Mini

Green and White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S3 MDYMOT history

S3 MDY is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 6 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 54,160 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2025
Mileage
54,160 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2024
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 MDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 MDY was last recorded at 54,160 miles on 26 Sept 2024, 343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,817 miles · 22 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
343 miles
Average per year
1,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 54,160 miles
  • 2023 – 53,817 miles
  • 2019 – 53,443 miles
  • 2018 – 53,212 miles
  • 2016 – 52,782 miles
  • 2015 – 51,295 miles
  • 2014 – 48,137 miles
  • 2013 – 46,413 miles
  • 2012 – 44,673 miles
  • 2011 – 43,052 miles
  • 2010 – 41,053 miles
  • 2009 – 39,727 miles
  • 2008 – 37,628 miles
  • 2007 – 36,076 miles
  • 2006 – 33,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,160 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,160 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,160 miles
    Test number
    274473408810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,817 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    53,817 miles
    Test number
    358264274809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,443 miles
    Test number
    320908882460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail53,443 miles (+231)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,443 miles
    Test number
    963913944789
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass53,212 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,212 miles
    Test number
    650098692117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,178 miles (+396)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,178 miles
    Test number
    224097288671
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor/body sill (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame mounting (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak core plug near engine stablizer
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass52,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,782 miles
    Test number
    407861435637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,782 miles (+1,487)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,782 miles
    Test number
    832454329774
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner rear panel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  9. Pass51,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,295 miles
    Test number
    161617028543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,295 miles (+3,158)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,295 miles
    Test number
    797471366329
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass48,137 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,137 miles
    Test number
    526104074142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail48,127 miles (+1,714)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,127 miles
    Test number
    678333864112
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass46,413 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    46,413 miles
    Test number
    247142463171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,673 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,673 miles
    Test number
    165771472154
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  15. Fail44,673 miles (+1,621)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,673 miles
    Test number
    476405962153
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass43,052 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,052 miles
    Test number
    157694371128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated
    • NoteCorrosion to both front floors

  17. Fail43,052 miles (+1,999)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,052 miles
    Test number
    738154871178
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated
    • NoteCorrosion to both front floors

  18. Pass41,053 miles (+17)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    41,053 miles
    Test number
    840637030199
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAuxiliary drive belt slightly deteriorated.
    • NoteExhaust gearbox mounting broken.
    • NoteRear brakes requir attention.

  19. Fail41,036 miles (+1,309)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,036 miles
    Test number
    824284430128
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteAuxiliary drive belt slightly deteriorated.
    • NoteExhaust gearbox mounting broken.
    • NoteRear brakes requir attention.

  20. Pass39,727 miles (+2,099)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,727 miles
    Test number
    950207349179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear brakes requir attention.

  21. Pass37,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    37,628 miles
    Test number
    350889148125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,628 miles (+26)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,628 miles
    Test number
    980994448122
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Fail37,602 miles (+1,526)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,602 miles
    Test number
    441432748164
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front jack points damaged & general vehicle corrosion

  24. Pass36,076 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,076 miles
    Test number
    951385137109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,072 miles (+2,813)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,072 miles
    Test number
    202224737144
    • FailureNearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass33,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,259 miles
    Test number
    544432926128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S3 MDY

Does S3 MDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 MDY expired on 25 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 MDY?
The MOT on S3 MDY expired on 25 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 MDY done?
S3 MDY was recorded at 54,160 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2024, an average of 1,136 miles a year.
Has S3 MDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 MDY has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2019.
Has the mileage on S3 MDY 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 MDY find?
S3 MDY passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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