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Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,300 cc

V54 JGSMOT history

V54 JGS is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 14,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
14,779 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V54 JGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V54 JGS was last recorded at 14,779 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
14,556 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
223 miles
Average per year
572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 14,779 miles
  • 2024 – 14,556 miles
  • 2023 – 14,398 miles
  • 2022 – 14,249 miles
  • 2021 – 13,869 miles
  • 2020 – 13,403 miles
  • 2019 – 13,111 miles
  • 2018 – 12,871 miles
  • 2017 – 12,495 miles
  • 2016 – 11,608 miles
  • 2015 – 10,922 miles
  • 2014 – 10,259 miles
  • 2013 – 8,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,779 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside wheel bearing slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside front outer track rod end gaiter deteriorating

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.

  • Fuel cap rubber starting to crack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 23 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,779 miles (+223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    14,779 miles
    Test number
    428589215381
    • AdvisoryNearside wheel bearing slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer track rod end gaiter deteriorating
  2. Pass14,556 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    14,556 miles
    Test number
    905631041764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass14,398 miles (+149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    14,398 miles
    Test number
    658479963878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber starting to crack
  4. Pass14,249 miles (+380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    14,249 miles
    Test number
    503513158333
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved up (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward ,separating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber starting to crack
  5. Pass13,869 miles (+466)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    13,869 miles
    Test number
    121677652146
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  6. Pass13,403 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    13,403 miles
    Test number
    881415147926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass13,111 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    13,111 miles
    Test number
    443800195248
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved (3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass12,871 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    12,871 miles
    Test number
    408953866234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass12,495 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    12,495 miles
    Test number
    235844183477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail12,491 miles (+883)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,491 miles
    Test number
    454091316779
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc backing plate missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass11,608 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    11,608 miles
    Test number
    545295633145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail11,599 miles (+677)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,599 miles
    Test number
    279417488200
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Pass10,922 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    10,922 miles
    Test number
    762162510147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass10,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    10,259 miles
    Test number
    409000834459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail10,257 miles (+1,310)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,257 miles
    Test number
    199190134353
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass8,947 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    8,947 miles
    Test number
    575603143312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,452 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    7,452 miles
    Test number
    728183823031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about V54 JGS

Does V54 JGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V54 JGS is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V54 JGS?
The MOT on V54 JGS is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V54 JGS done?
V54 JGS was recorded at 14,779 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 572 miles a year.
Has V54 JGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V54 JGS has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2017.
Has the mileage on V54 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 V54 JGS find?
V54 JGS passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside wheel bearing slight play; offside front outer track rod end gaiter deteriorating.

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