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Rover Mini

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,275 cc

S87 TYCMOT history

S87 TYC is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
88,300 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,328 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S87 TYC
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S87 TYC was last recorded at 88,300 miles on 14 May 2026, 305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,995 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
305 miles
Average per year
2,328 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,300 miles
  • 2025 – 87,995 miles
  • 2024 – 87,308 miles
  • 2023 – 87,117 miles
  • 2022 – 86,939 miles
  • 2021 – 86,466 miles
  • 2019 – 85,728 miles
  • 2017 – 85,617 miles
  • 2016 – 85,333 miles
  • 2015 – 84,526 miles
  • 2014 – 83,540 miles
  • 2013 – 81,662 miles
  • 2012 – 76,113 miles
  • 2011 – 72,116 miles
  • 2010 – 68,094 miles
  • 2009 – 66,020 miles
  • 2008 – 61,793 miles
  • 2007 – 51,606 miles
  • 2006 – 41,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,300 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,300 miles (+305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    88,300 miles
    Test number
    452112458963
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass87,995 miles (+687)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    87,995 miles
    Test number
    463988156051
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to rear exhaust section. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated/cracked.

  3. Pass87,308 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    87,308 miles
    Test number
    501500854327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,117 miles (+178)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,117 miles
    Test number
    760895389197
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing slightly noisy N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,939 miles (+473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    86,939 miles
    Test number
    740747399822
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,466 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    86,466 miles
    Test number
    619403337491
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail86,449 miles (+721)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,449 miles
    Test number
    712815505853
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended doesn't lock in properly. (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat housing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass85,728 miles (+111)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,728 miles
    Test number
    369567702456
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail85,617 miles (+284)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,617 miles
    Test number
    574834489279
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters striped sticker in the "o" (6.3.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass85,333 miles (+807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,333 miles
    Test number
    164137795434
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings have slight play

  11. Pass84,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,526 miles
    Test number
    697483935121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,526 miles (+986)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,526 miles
    Test number
    339903735189
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass83,540 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,540 miles
    Test number
    469687334196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,662 miles (+5,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,662 miles
    Test number
    805944013093
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass76,113 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,113 miles
    Test number
    335917912064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in offside front wheel bearing

  16. Fail76,113 miles (+3,997)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,113 miles
    Test number
    947107812010
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in offside front wheel bearing

  17. Pass72,116 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    72,116 miles
    Test number
    288663061079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,049 miles (+3,955)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,049 miles
    Test number
    906706651015
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass68,094 miles (+39)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,094 miles
    Test number
    473589670016
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front wiper slightly smears screen

  20. Fail68,055 miles (+2,035)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,055 miles
    Test number
    940522870089
    • FailureHeadlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front wiper slightly smears screen

  21. Pass66,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,020 miles
    Test number
    273573979026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,020 miles (+4,227)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,020 miles
    Test number
    103083379066
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Fail61,793 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,793 miles
    Test number
    323824358097
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)

  24. Pass61,793 miles (+10,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,793 miles
    Test number
    563654258020
    • 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)

  25. Pass51,606 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,606 miles
    Test number
    960670267016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  26. Fail51,606 miles (+10,331)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,606 miles
    Test number
    962770267086
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Pass41,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,275 miles
    Test number
    543132666062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S87 TYC

Does S87 TYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S87 TYC is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S87 TYC?
The MOT on S87 TYC is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S87 TYC done?
S87 TYC was recorded at 88,300 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 2,328 miles a year.
Has S87 TYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S87 TYC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on S87 TYC 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 S87 TYC find?
S87 TYC passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; oil leak, but not excessive.

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