Rover Mini
Orange · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc
S49 VYAMOT history
S49 VYA is an orange petrol Rover Mini first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 8,243 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 8,243 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S49 VYA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S49 VYA was last recorded at 8,243 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 19 Sept 2016: 2,288 miles, lower than 101,102 miles on 22 Sept 2015.
- 1 Sept 2018: 3,477 miles, lower than 26,561 miles on 30 Aug 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 8,209 miles · 24 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 34 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 8,243 miles
- 2025 – 8,209 miles
- 2021 – 7,452 miles
- 2019 – 7,439 miles
- 2018 – 3,477 miles
- 2017 – 26,561 miles
- 2016 – 2,288 miles
- 2015 – 101,102 miles
- 2014 – 99,008 miles
- 2013 – 96,791 miles
- 2012 – 92,200 miles
- 2011 – 86,357 miles
- 2010 – 83,572 miles
- 2009 – 78,602 miles
- 2008 – 74,042 miles
- 2007 – 68,661 miles
- 2006 – 65,994 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass8,243 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components and front floor pan areas
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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass8,243 miles (+34)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 8,243 miles
- Test number
- 390234210271
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components and front floor pan areas
Pass8,209 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 8,209 miles
- Test number
- 626648182977
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake preformance poor
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside covered with underseal
Fail8,209 miles (+757)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,209 miles
- Test number
- 741950659738
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake preformance poor
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underside covered with underseal
Pass7,452 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 7,452 miles
- Test number
- 872842148547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail7,439 miles (+3,962)2 dangerous16 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 7,439 miles
- Test number
- 435696605121
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp loose and exhaust insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUpper engine stablizer bar bush worn
Pass3,477 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 3,477 miles
- Test number
- 753839272154
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail3,477 miles (-23,084)4 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3,477 miles
- Test number
- 272766016074
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass26,561 miles (+24,273)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 26,561 miles
- Test number
- 364537288046
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront under seal's rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass2,288 miles (-98,814)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 2,288 miles
- Test number
- 890769365298
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass101,102 miles (+2,094)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 101,102 miles
- Test number
- 881882815470
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass99,008 miles (+132)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 99,008 miles
- Test number
- 557937994149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,876 miles (+2,085)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,876 miles
- Test number
- 895035074120
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass96,791 miles (+4,591)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 96,791 miles
- Test number
- 965066173182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,200 miles (+5,843)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 92,200 miles
- Test number
- 535277772168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,357 miles (+2,785)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 86,357 miles
- Test number
- 739502781192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,572 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 83,572 miles
- Test number
- 581648840123
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail83,572 miles (+4,970)8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,572 miles
- Test number
- 271016540138
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,602 miles (+4,560)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 78,602 miles
- Test number
- 730684719106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,042 miles (+5,381)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 74,042 miles
- Test number
- 154214918014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,661 miles (+2,667)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 68,661 miles
- Test number
- 360258717021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 65,994 miles
- Test number
- 853853456023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S49 VYA
- Does S49 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S49 VYA is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S49 VYA?
- The MOT on S49 VYA is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S49 VYA done?
- S49 VYA was recorded at 8,243 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026.
- Has S49 VYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S49 VYA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on S49 VYA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S49 VYA find?
- S49 VYA passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan; offside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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