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Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

W161 RGJMOT history

W161 RGJ is a blue petrol Rover Mini first used on 9 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

W161 RGJ blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
71,739 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W161 RGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W161 RGJ was last recorded at 71,739 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,561 miles · 22 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
178 miles
Average per year
1,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,739 miles
  • 2023 – 71,561 miles
  • 2021 – 71,486 miles
  • 2020 – 71,389 miles
  • 2018 – 70,527 miles
  • 2017 – 70,257 miles
  • 2016 – 69,965 miles
  • 2015 – 69,165 miles
  • 2014 – 68,588 miles
  • 2013 – 67,923 miles
  • 2012 – 67,353 miles
  • 2011 – 65,819 miles
  • 2010 – 63,733 miles
  • 2009 – 53,999 miles
  • 2008 – 48,181 miles
  • 2007 – 36,370 miles
  • 2006 – 32,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,739 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced om the tops of the sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on the tops of the sills (6.1.1 (c) (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 Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the top of the sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,739 miles (+178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    71,739 miles
    Test number
    796919364664
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced om the tops of the sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on the tops of the sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass71,561 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,561 miles
    Test number
    308303145085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the top of the sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the top of the sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,486 miles (+97)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,486 miles
    Test number
    556471155735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the top of the outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the top of the outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear service and parking brake efforts low

  4. Pass71,389 miles (+862)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,389 miles
    Test number
    516513216714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the top of the sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on the top on the sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear service and parking brake efforts a little low

  5. Pass70,527 miles (+270)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,527 miles
    Test number
    476188119531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront valance corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear service and parking effort a little low

  6. Pass70,257 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    70,257 miles
    Test number
    135092502810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    69,965 miles
    Test number
    418422449176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,955 miles (+790)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,955 miles
    Test number
    785072830482
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  9. Pass69,165 miles (+577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,165 miles
    Test number
    820056541393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on top of sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass68,588 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,588 miles
    Test number
    759626954232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,923 miles (+570)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,923 miles
    Test number
    877356433213
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass67,353 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,353 miles
    Test number
    289381132205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,819 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,819 miles
    Test number
    888278041295
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail65,782 miles (+2,049)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,782 miles
    Test number
    377696941440
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass63,733 miles (+9,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,733 miles
    Test number
    110901060280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass53,999 miles (+5,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,999 miles
    Test number
    894356959174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  17. Pass48,181 miles (+11,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,181 miles
    Test number
    600990678171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass36,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    36,370 miles
    Test number
    130116837020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail36,370 miles (+4,119)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,370 miles
    Test number
    952016237083
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass32,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,251 miles
    Test number
    962723956115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,251 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,251 miles
    Test number
    553673656112
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about W161 RGJ

Does W161 RGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W161 RGJ is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on W161 RGJ?
The MOT on W161 RGJ is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W161 RGJ done?
W161 RGJ was recorded at 71,739 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 1,964 miles a year.
Has W161 RGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W161 RGJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on W161 RGJ 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 W161 RGJ find?
W161 RGJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced om the tops of the sills; offside upper integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on the tops of the sills.

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