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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S62 VYAMOT history

S62 VYA is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 45,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
45,294 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S62 VYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S62 VYA was last recorded at 45,294 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,873 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
421 miles
Average per year
992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,294 miles
  • 2025 – 44,873 miles
  • 2024 – 44,204 miles
  • 2023 – 44,096 miles
  • 2022 – 43,846 miles
  • 2021 – 43,213 miles
  • 2020 – 42,792 miles
  • 2019 – 42,420 miles
  • 2018 – 42,126 miles
  • 2017 – 41,373 miles
  • 2011 – 36,453 miles
  • 2010 – 34,696 miles
  • 2009 – 30,585 miles
  • 2008 – 30,214 miles
  • 2006 – 25,211 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,294 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,294 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    45,294 miles
    Test number
    282827320712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass44,873 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    44,873 miles
    Test number
    766553860305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,204 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    44,204 miles
    Test number
    367858889354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,096 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    44,096 miles
    Test number
    643324090546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,846 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    43,846 miles
    Test number
    266195707489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,213 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,213 miles
    Test number
    660112362625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,792 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,792 miles
    Test number
    682099227924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,420 miles (+294)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,420 miles
    Test number
    133679934551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,126 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,126 miles
    Test number
    355830302692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,373 miles (+4,920)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,373 miles
    Test number
    375227594062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,453 miles (+1,757)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,453 miles
    Test number
    758670601383
    • 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)
    • 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)
  12. Pass34,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,696 miles
    Test number
    252136300389
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  13. Fail34,696 miles (+4,111)1 dangerous9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,696 miles
    Test number
    362945500378
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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 suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  14. Fail30,585 miles1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,585 miles
    Test number
    434817009394
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass30,585 miles (+371)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,585 miles
    Test number
    472807209353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass30,214 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,214 miles
    Test number
    192281328437
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  17. Fail30,214 miles (+5,003)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,214 miles
    Test number
    130021228069
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Pass25,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,211 miles
    Test number
    564579476120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S62 VYA

Does S62 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S62 VYA is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S62 VYA?
The MOT on S62 VYA is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S62 VYA done?
S62 VYA was recorded at 45,294 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 992 miles a year.
Has S62 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S62 VYA has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2010.
Has the mileage on S62 VYA 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 S62 VYA find?
S62 VYA passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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