Rover Mini
Red and White · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc
S46 GHWMOT history
S46 GHW is a red and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 41,986 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 41,986 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 9 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,029 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S46 GHW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Red and White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S46 GHW was last recorded at 41,986 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 65 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 41,921 miles · 12 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 65 miles
- Average per year
- 1,029 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 41,986 miles
- 2024 – 41,921 miles
- 2023 – 41,871 miles
- 2022 – 41,248 miles
- 2009 – 41,146 miles
- 2008 – 36,154 miles
- 2007 – 30,570 miles
- 2006 – 26,016 miles
- 2005 – 21,150 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass41,986 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2008
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2008
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2005–2008
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
16 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass41,986 miles (+65)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 41,986 miles
- Test number
- 740717076535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,921 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 41,921 miles
- Test number
- 851154628480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,871 miles (+623)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 41,871 miles
- Test number
- 256208634530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,248 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 41,248 miles
- Test number
- 138348074703
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFiller in floor to sill both sides
- AdvisoryRear foot brake performance low
Fail41,248 miles (+102)1 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,248 miles
- Test number
- 333589915352
- DangerousFuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire top of tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFiller in floor to sill both sides
- AdvisoryRear foot brake performance low
Pass41,146 miles (+27)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 41,146 miles
- Test number
- 611748209370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCorosion through out vehicle
Fail41,119 miles (+4,965)4 dangerous8 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,119 miles
- Test number
- 484508099283
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCorosion through out vehicle
- NoteOsf tyre low on pressure
Pass36,154 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 36,154 miles
- Test number
- 621769788239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,154 miles (+5,584)9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,154 miles
- Test number
- 520288488214
- 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)
- FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Pass30,570 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 30,570 miles
- Test number
- 442506627383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,570 miles (+4,554)1 dangerous14 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,570 miles
- Test number
- 922715927392
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass26,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 26,016 miles
- Test number
- 154093536323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,016 miles (+4,866)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,016 miles
- Test number
- 610833836334
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass21,150 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 21,150 miles
- Test number
- 981663135316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,119 miles (+166)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,119 miles
- Test number
- 951318425398
- 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 Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail20,953 miles11 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,953 miles
- Test number
- 144652125356
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about S46 GHW
- Does S46 GHW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S46 GHW is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S46 GHW?
- The MOT on S46 GHW is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S46 GHW done?
- S46 GHW was recorded at 41,986 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 1,029 miles a year.
- Has S46 GHW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S46 GHW has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on S46 GHW 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 S46 GHW find?
- S46 GHW passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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