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Multi-colour · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

W685 YJWMOT history

W685 YJW is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 7 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 38,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

W685 YJW multi-colour Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2027
Mileage
38,990 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W685 YJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W685 YJW was last recorded at 38,990 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,990 miles · 15 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,990 miles
  • 2025 – 36,851 miles
  • 2023 – 36,766 miles
  • 2022 – 36,705 miles
  • 2021 – 36,703 miles
  • 2020 – 36,695 miles
  • 2019 – 36,692 miles
  • 2018 – 36,570 miles
  • 2017 – 35,422 miles
  • 2016 – 34,585 miles
  • 2015 – 32,521 miles
  • 2014 – 31,646 miles
  • 2013 – 30,924 miles
  • 2012 – 29,837 miles
  • 2011 – 28,940 miles
  • 2010 – 27,896 miles
  • 2009 – 26,808 miles
  • 2008 – 25,191 miles
  • 2007 – 24,438 miles
  • 2006 – 23,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,990 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    38,990 miles
    Test number
    944154272006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail38,990 miles (+2,139)2 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,990 miles
    Test number
    202241971976
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass36,851 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    36,851 miles
    Test number
    701110407588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass36,766 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    36,766 miles
    Test number
    442394563923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,705 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    36,705 miles
    Test number
    572860041805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,703 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,703 miles
    Test number
    536150150435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,695 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,695 miles
    Test number
    193673960888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,692 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,692 miles
    Test number
    703807844946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,687 miles (+117)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,687 miles
    Test number
    178278441761
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass36,570 miles (+1,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    36,570 miles
    Test number
    396952467603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass35,422 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,422 miles
    Test number
    793473705300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,585 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,585 miles
    Test number
    344345954506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail34,585 miles (+2,064)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,585 miles
    Test number
    246987224473
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail32,521 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,521 miles
    Test number
    106805665012
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  15. Pass32,521 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,521 miles
    Test number
    336445265095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,646 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,646 miles
    Test number
    496465564025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,924 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,924 miles
    Test number
    417974573034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,837 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,837 miles
    Test number
    179844172423
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass29,837 miles (+897)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,837 miles
    Test number
    478754072011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,940 miles (+1,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,940 miles
    Test number
    558326361085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass27,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,896 miles
    Test number
    604241470002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,896 miles (+1,088)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,896 miles
    Test number
    744611460049
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass26,808 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,808 miles
    Test number
    204821679090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,191 miles (+753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,191 miles
    Test number
    513542978057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass24,438 miles (+1,100)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,438 miles
    Test number
    883798977011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,338 miles
    Test number
    534029666041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W685 YJW

Does W685 YJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W685 YJW is valid until 10 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on W685 YJW?
The MOT on W685 YJW is valid until 10 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W685 YJW done?
W685 YJW was recorded at 38,990 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 759 miles a year.
Has W685 YJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W685 YJW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on W685 YJW 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 W685 YJW find?
W685 YJW passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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