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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

T4 VYPMOT history

T4 VYP is a silver petrol MINI first used on 14 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 77,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
77,165 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T4 VYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T4 VYP was last recorded at 77,165 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 5,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jul 2022: 65,119 miles, lower than 65,199 miles on 11 Jul 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,035 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,130 miles
Average per year
4,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,165 miles
  • 2025 – 72,035 miles
  • 2024 – 67,907 miles
  • 2023 – 66,651 miles
  • 2022 – 65,119 miles
  • 2021 – 63,192 miles
  • 2020 – 61,880 miles
  • 2018 – 52,231 miles
  • 2017 – 47,568 miles
  • 2016 – 39,044 miles
  • 2015 – 30,707 miles
  • 2014 – 20,153 miles
  • 2013 – 9,078 miles
  • 2012 – 7,717 miles
  • 2011 – 4,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,165 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,165 miles (+5,130)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    77,165 miles
    Test number
    366896060242
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass72,035 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,035 miles
    Test number
    577091354429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,907 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,907 miles
    Test number
    307747175472
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corossion
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached
  4. Fail67,907 miles (+1,256)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,907 miles
    Test number
    253999981825
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corossion
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure but not likely to become detached
  5. Pass66,651 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    66,651 miles
    Test number
    616725535389
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear heat shield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear heatshield slightly loose.
  6. Fail66,646 miles (+1,527)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,646 miles
    Test number
    762605113922
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear heat shield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear heatshield slightly loose.
  7. Pass65,119 miles (-80)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,119 miles
    Test number
    952435844286
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off
  8. Fail65,199 miles (+2,007)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,199 miles
    Test number
    199678705934
    • MajorFront Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear heat shield insecure but not likely to fall off
  9. Pass63,192 miles (+1,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    63,192 miles
    Test number
    897797452701
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass61,880 miles (+9,649)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,880 miles
    Test number
    779247884372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,231 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    460831514435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,568 miles (+8,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    47,568 miles
    Test number
    809264058891
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass39,044 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,044 miles
    Test number
    833592720645
    • AdvisorySigns of front tyres touching wheel liner on full lock. Not touching during lock to lock test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake backing plates corroded
  14. Fail39,040 miles (+8,333)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,040 miles
    Test number
    100308323932
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisorySigns of front tyres touching wheel liner on full lock. Not touching during lock to lock test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake backing plates corroded
  15. Pass30,707 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    30,707 miles
    Test number
    464938788665
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on outer edges and cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisorySigns of past fouling of front tyres against body
  16. Fail30,706 miles (+10,553)6 failures2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,706 miles
    Test number
    441592435865
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on outer edges and cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySigns of past fouling of front tyres against body
  17. Pass20,153 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    20,153 miles
    Test number
    259593004366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail20,152 miles (+11,074)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,152 miles
    Test number
    725892004339
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass9,078 miles (+1,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    9,078 miles
    Test number
    565987313397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass7,717 miles (+3,405)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    7,717 miles
    Test number
    357900532248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  21. Pass4,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    4,312 miles
    Test number
    956450321238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T4 VYP

Does T4 VYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T4 VYP is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T4 VYP?
The MOT on T4 VYP is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T4 VYP done?
T4 VYP was recorded at 77,165 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 4,874 miles a year.
Has T4 VYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T4 VYP has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T4 VYP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T4 VYP find?
T4 VYP passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak.

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