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Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,300 cc

V45 JGSMOT history

V45 JGS is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 84,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jul 2026
Mileage
84,991 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V45 JGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V45 JGS was last recorded at 84,991 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,591 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
400 miles
Average per year
583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,991 miles
  • 2025 – 84,591 miles
  • 2024 – 84,188 miles
  • 2023 – 84,015 miles
  • 2022 – 83,604 miles
  • 2021 – 83,209 miles
  • 2019 – 81,980 miles
  • 2018 – 80,775 miles
  • 2017 – 79,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,991 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/end of sill & inner baffle sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • Advisory2 x front fog lamps not working
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - inner tread wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,991 miles (+400)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,991 miles
    Test number
    776250583137
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/end of sill & inner baffle sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Advisory2 x front fog lamps not working
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - inner tread wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass84,591 miles (+403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,591 miles
    Test number
    162682806645
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing slightly unevenly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,188 miles (+173)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    84,188 miles
    Test number
    964483391650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,015 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    84,015 miles
    Test number
    375198489509
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail84,012 miles (+408)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,012 miles
    Test number
    272910094794
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass83,604 miles (+395)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,604 miles
    Test number
    878268313776
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust marks around o/s/r radius arm pin but does not appear loose

  7. Pass83,209 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    83,209 miles
    Test number
    947085889868
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryStabilizer bushes worn

  8. Fail83,209 miles (+1,229)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,209 miles
    Test number
    581264958077
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryStabilizer bushes worn

  9. Pass81,980 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,980 miles
    Test number
    600885841709
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible joint slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody has been heavily waxed

  10. Fail81,980 miles (+1,205)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,980 miles
    Test number
    699316747819
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of floor pans slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible joint slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak around bottom of engine
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody has been heavily waxed

  11. Pass80,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    80,775 miles
    Test number
    770005633414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail80,775 miles (+1,170)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,775 miles
    Test number
    119999954305
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass79,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,605 miles
    Test number
    304576556638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,605 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,605 miles
    Test number
    130773653728
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Questions about V45 JGS

Does V45 JGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V45 JGS expired on 16 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V45 JGS?
The MOT on V45 JGS expired on 16 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V45 JGS done?
V45 JGS was recorded at 84,991 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 583 miles a year.
Has V45 JGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V45 JGS has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V45 JGS 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 V45 JGS find?
V45 JGS failed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/end of sill & inner baffle sill; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/end of sill; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner wheel arch, and 4 more.

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