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Rover Mini

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,275 cc

S61 TUYMOT history

S61 TUY is a black petrol Rover Mini first used on 19 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 87,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,432 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 TUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 TUY was last recorded at 87,432 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,338 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
2,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,432 miles
  • 2025 – 87,338 miles
  • 2024 – 87,195 miles
  • 2023 – 87,041 miles
  • 2022 – 86,899 miles
  • 2021 – 86,680 miles
  • 2020 – 86,669 miles
  • 2019 – 85,785 miles
  • 2018 – 83,854 miles
  • 2017 – 82,009 miles
  • 2016 – 78,822 miles
  • 2015 – 73,303 miles
  • 2014 – 73,084 miles
  • 2013 – 72,851 miles
  • 2012 – 69,997 miles
  • 2010 – 65,808 miles
  • 2009 – 59,220 miles
  • 2008 – 53,487 miles
  • 2007 – 48,332 miles
  • 2006 – 42,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,432 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear radius arm bearings are worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Underside is freshly undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,432 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,432 miles
    Test number
    704375374796
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,338 miles (+19)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    87,338 miles
    Test number
    155901801044
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,319 miles (+124)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,319 miles
    Test number
    607893020474
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass87,195 miles (+154)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,195 miles
    Test number
    416647183802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,041 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,041 miles
    Test number
    965354797304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,899 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,899 miles
    Test number
    928221548492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    86,680 miles
    Test number
    455863480823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,680 miles (+11)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,680 miles
    Test number
    239239646105
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail86,669 miles (+884)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,669 miles
    Test number
    895435438245
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle rear service brake imbalance 46% o/s/r lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSubframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r floor/subframe mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f top suspension arm ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f top suspension arm ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r subframe (front subframe bush ) has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine stabilizers bushes have slight play
    • AdvisoryFront service brake imbalance 20%

  10. Pass85,785 miles (+178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,785 miles
    Test number
    194126516665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail85,607 miles (+1,753)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,607 miles
    Test number
    115709995730
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass83,854 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,854 miles
    Test number
    440224281861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear radius arm bearings are worn
    • AdvisoryUnderside is freshly undersealed

  13. Fail83,798 miles (+1,789)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,798 miles
    Test number
    943984454563
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunvisor (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear radius arm bearings are worn
    • AdvisoryUnderside is freshly undersealed

  14. Pass82,009 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,009 miles
    Test number
    687626608292
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Fail81,996 miles (+3,174)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,996 miles
    Test number
    614904683177
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Internal cone element collapsed, leaving no travel for suspension. Suggest replacing both sides at front to maintain parity. (2.4.F.3)

  16. Pass78,822 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,822 miles
    Test number
    309586550889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed near subframe lower mounting (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

  17. Fail78,822 miles (+5,519)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,822 miles
    Test number
    194224281186
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed near subframe lower mounting (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass73,303 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,303 miles
    Test number
    958973415193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,084 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,084 miles
    Test number
    157424094024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,851 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,851 miles
    Test number
    276247153054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,997 miles (+4,189)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,997 miles
    Test number
    346103022023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass65,808 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,808 miles
    Test number
    172686700331
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail65,808 miles (+6,588)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,808 miles
    Test number
    834966100333
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass59,220 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,220 miles
    Test number
    414316049284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,166 miles (+5,679)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,166 miles
    Test number
    970599839274
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass53,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,487 miles
    Test number
    664278018286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,487 miles (+5,155)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,487 miles
    Test number
    462627818291
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  28. Pass48,332 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,332 miles
    Test number
    783761427209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail48,331 miles (+6,066)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,331 miles
    Test number
    682138317236
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass42,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,265 miles
    Test number
    730890536292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail45,265 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,265 miles
    Test number
    881350136216
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S61 TUY

Does S61 TUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S61 TUY is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S61 TUY?
The MOT on S61 TUY is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S61 TUY done?
S61 TUY was recorded at 87,432 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 2,122 miles a year.
Has S61 TUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 TUY has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S61 TUY 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 S61 TUY find?
S61 TUY passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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