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Rover Mini

Blue and Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,275 cc

Y17 DMSMOT history

Y17 DMS is a blue and silver petrol Rover Mini first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 63,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

Y17 DMS blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
63,741 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 DMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 DMS was last recorded at 63,741 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,563 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
178 miles
Average per year
1,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,741 miles
  • 2025 – 63,563 miles
  • 2024 – 63,124 miles
  • 2023 – 62,786 miles
  • 2022 – 61,657 miles
  • 2021 – 61,243 miles
  • 2020 – 60,927 miles
  • 2019 – 59,301 miles
  • 2018 – 57,281 miles
  • 2017 – 56,586 miles
  • 2015 – 56,075 miles
  • 2014 – 54,495 miles
  • 2013 – 52,444 miles
  • 2012 – 50,146 miles
  • 2011 – 48,885 miles
  • 2010 – 47,534 miles
  • 2009 – 46,107 miles
  • 2008 – 42,464 miles
  • 2007 – 39,375 miles
  • 2006 – 36,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,741 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass63,741 miles (+178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    63,741 miles
    Test number
    442189964276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,563 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    63,563 miles
    Test number
    735720189866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,124 miles (+338)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2025
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    102520560337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,786 miles (+1,129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    62,786 miles
    Test number
    271306383513
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged (no affect on view to road

  5. Pass61,657 miles (+414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    61,657 miles
    Test number
    573535228453
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen (no affect to view of road

  6. Pass61,243 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    61,243 miles
    Test number
    876891286869
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen damaged (no affect to drivers view
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail61,243 miles (+316)2 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,243 miles
    Test number
    559572426577
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen damaged (no affect to drivers view
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass60,927 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,927 miles
    Test number
    478314741852
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail60,927 miles (+1,626)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,927 miles
    Test number
    894914278512
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,301 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    351058812762
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot deteriorated but not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play top ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s front floor/arch has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe has corrosion but not weakened

  11. Fail59,301 miles (+2,020)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    474161473186
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot deteriorated but not split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust has minor leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play top ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s front floor/arch has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear subframe has corrosion but not weakened

  12. Pass57,281 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,281 miles
    Test number
    825807048680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion o/s/f sill/floor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear radius arms has slight play

  13. Fail57,281 miles (+695)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,281 miles
    Test number
    746349592874
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion o/s/f sill/floor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear radius arms has slight play

  14. Pass56,586 miles (+511)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,586 miles
    Test number
    870338813797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion o/s/f sill/floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass56,075 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,075 miles
    Test number
    544923044168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,495 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    54,495 miles
    Test number
    315661624303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,444 miles (+50)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,444 miles
    Test number
    118627223365
    • NoteBolt missing on front of exhaust mount
    • NoteNsf tyre close to legal limit of 1.6mm (2mm) in places
    • NoteOsf side repeater slightly discoloured
    • NoteRear fog lamp obscured by the bumper

  18. Fail52,394 miles (+2,248)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,394 miles
    Test number
    459207113310
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Pass50,146 miles (+1,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,146 miles
    Test number
    207940412342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass48,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,885 miles
    Test number
    528261221362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail48,885 miles (+1,351)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,885 miles
    Test number
    946441921387
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass47,534 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,534 miles
    Test number
    430625510354
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  23. Fail47,531 miles (+1,424)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,531 miles
    Test number
    571204210358
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  24. Pass46,107 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    46,107 miles
    Test number
    611696019388
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront tye rod bushes split
    • NoteOuter sills starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front suspension
    • NoteWater & oil leak

  25. Fail46,107 miles (+3,643)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,107 miles
    Test number
    954606419343
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront tye rod bushes split
    • NoteOuter sills starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front suspension
    • NoteWater & oil leak

  26. Pass42,464 miles (+31)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,464 miles
    Test number
    160791518325
    • NoteBoth outer sills starting to corrode
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to corrode
    • NoteFront floor starting to corrode
    • NoteMovement in offside front top ball joint
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front hub

  27. Fail42,433 miles (+3,058)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,433 miles
    Test number
    571559308306
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • NoteBoth outer sills starting to corrode
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to corrode
    • NoteFront floor starting to corrode
    • NoteMovement in offside front top ball joint
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front hub

  28. Pass39,375 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    39,375 miles
    Test number
    194146207350
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  29. Fail39,373 miles (+2,729)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,373 miles
    Test number
    443244507364
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  30. Pass36,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    36,644 miles
    Test number
    952726906314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 DMS

Does Y17 DMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 DMS is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 DMS?
The MOT on Y17 DMS is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 DMS done?
Y17 DMS was recorded at 63,741 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 1,373 miles a year.
Has Y17 DMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 DMS has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on Y17 DMS 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 Y17 DMS find?
Y17 DMS passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front upper suspension component ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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