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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

S44 RNBMOT history

S44 RNB is a blue petrol MINI first used on 17 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

S44 RNB blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
163,572 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 RNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 RNB was last recorded at 163,572 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 4,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,736 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,836 miles
Average per year
7,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,572 miles
  • 2024 – 158,736 miles
  • 2023 – 157,940 miles
  • 2022 – 156,573 miles
  • 2021 – 155,713 miles
  • 2020 – 153,422 miles
  • 2019 – 152,064 miles
  • 2018 – 149,026 miles
  • 2017 – 147,767 miles
  • 2016 – 146,821 miles
  • 2015 – 145,996 miles
  • 2014 – 145,226 miles
  • 2013 – 134,184 miles
  • 2012 – 114,434 miles
  • 2011 – 101,309 miles
  • 2010 – 82,596 miles
  • 2009 – 60,649 miles
  • 2008 – 44,208 miles
  • 2007 – 30,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,572 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,572 miles (+4,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    163,572 miles
    Test number
    790150707655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,736 miles (+796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    158,736 miles
    Test number
    933927914571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass157,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    157,940 miles
    Test number
    685053601404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,940 miles (+1,367)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,940 miles
    Test number
    161330226132
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  5. Pass156,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    156,573 miles
    Test number
    356179781793
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail156,573 miles (+860)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,573 miles
    Test number
    789899430296
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass155,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    155,713 miles
    Test number
    714799419089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail155,713 miles (+2,291)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,713 miles
    Test number
    244271294241
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass153,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    153,422 miles
    Test number
    825575666707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,422 miles (+1,358)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,422 miles
    Test number
    737382750958
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass152,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    152,064 miles
    Test number
    399733017455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail152,064 miles (+3,038)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,064 miles
    Test number
    976988625866
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass149,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    149,026 miles
    Test number
    675067220748
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail149,026 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,026 miles
    Test number
    685718003820
    • DangerousFront Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail149,026 miles (+1,259)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,026 miles
    Test number
    434972724754
    • DangerousFront Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass147,767 miles (+946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    147,767 miles
    Test number
    572618033298
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  17. Pass146,821 miles (+825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    146,821 miles
    Test number
    420878508527
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  18. Pass145,996 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    145,996 miles
    Test number
    398999665181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail145,993 miles (+767)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,993 miles
    Test number
    278508965138
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass145,226 miles (+11,042)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    145,226 miles
    Test number
    295991484427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass134,184 miles (+19,750)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    134,184 miles
    Test number
    275529373144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass114,434 miles (+13,125)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    114,434 miles
    Test number
    929108882102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass101,309 miles (+18,713)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    101,309 miles
    Test number
    938819581163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  24. Pass82,596 miles (+21,947)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,596 miles
    Test number
    972833180173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,649 miles (+16,441)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    60,649 miles
    Test number
    972850179127
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth front discs lipped and slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded
    • NoteCoolant leak front of engine ( water pump )

  26. Pass44,208 miles (+13,975)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,208 miles
    Test number
    610026478169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePetrol cap seal perrished slightly.

  27. Pass30,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,233 miles
    Test number
    123373097186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 RNB

Does S44 RNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 RNB is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S44 RNB?
The MOT on S44 RNB is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 RNB done?
S44 RNB was recorded at 163,572 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 7,275 miles a year.
Has S44 RNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 RNB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S44 RNB 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 S44 RNB find?
S44 RNB passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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