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Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

X78 WDYMOT history

X78 WDY is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 15 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 39,640 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

X78 WDY red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
39,640 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 WDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 WDY was last recorded at 39,640 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,128 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
512 miles
Average per year
1,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,640 miles
  • 2025 – 39,128 miles
  • 2024 – 38,514 miles
  • 2023 – 37,609 miles
  • 2022 – 37,173 miles
  • 2021 – 36,523 miles
  • 2020 – 34,853 miles
  • 2019 – 34,567 miles
  • 2018 – 32,587 miles
  • 2016 – 31,166 miles
  • 2015 – 30,245 miles
  • 2014 – 29,247 miles
  • 2013 – 27,519 miles
  • 2012 – 24,646 miles
  • 2011 – 21,516 miles
  • 2010 – 17,261 miles
  • 2009 – 14,110 miles
  • 2008 – 10,869 miles
  • 2007 – 5,956 miles
  • 2006 – 5,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,640 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass39,640 miles (+512)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    39,640 miles
    Test number
    660004481373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass39,128 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    39,128 miles
    Test number
    453854078606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass38,514 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    38,514 miles
    Test number
    701912137351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail38,509 miles (+900)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,509 miles
    Test number
    694089354482
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass37,609 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    37,609 miles
    Test number
    715545041187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass37,173 miles (+650)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,173 miles
    Test number
    318004912642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,523 miles (+1,670)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,523 miles
    Test number
    219119166657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    34,853 miles
    Test number
    728298830519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail34,853 miles (+286)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,853 miles
    Test number
    281989509278
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swing arm, recommend attention soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass34,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,567 miles
    Test number
    741372759414
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail34,567 miles (+1,614)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,567 miles
    Test number
    287966156745
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass32,953 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,953 miles
    Test number
    373182726113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,587 miles (+1,421)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    32,587 miles
    Test number
    634519122700
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass31,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,166 miles
    Test number
    581674638356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,166 miles (+921)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,166 miles
    Test number
    316997022504
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass30,245 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    30,245 miles
    Test number
    229248181575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,247 miles
    Test number
    388206894440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,247 miles (+1,728)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,247 miles
    Test number
    965476294213
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass27,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    27,519 miles
    Test number
    819971813335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,519 miles (+2,873)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,519 miles
    Test number
    296072003333
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  21. Pass24,646 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    24,646 miles
    Test number
    117716882298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,644 miles (+3,128)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,644 miles
    Test number
    379575082493
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass21,516 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,516 miles
    Test number
    856603391289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,261 miles (+3,151)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,261 miles
    Test number
    224264090214
    • NoteOuter sills corroded
    • NoteSlight leak to front shocks

  25. Pass14,110 miles (+3,241)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    14,110 miles
    Test number
    384264299490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    10,869 miles
    Test number
    231170298292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail10,869 miles (+4,913)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,869 miles
    Test number
    873050298237
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass5,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    5,956 miles
    Test number
    542806677263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Fail5,956 miles (+332)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,956 miles
    Test number
    850896877240
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  30. Pass5,624 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    5,624 miles
    Test number
    704559296229
    • NoteHandbrake lever high
    • NoteWindscreen washers weak

  31. Fail5,624 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,624 miles
    Test number
    843129296217
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteHandbrake lever high
    • NoteWindscreen washers weak

Questions about X78 WDY

Does X78 WDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 WDY is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X78 WDY?
The MOT on X78 WDY is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X78 WDY done?
X78 WDY was recorded at 39,640 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 1,707 miles a year.
Has X78 WDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 WDY has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X78 WDY 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 X78 WDY find?
X78 WDY passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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