
MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
Y217 PLHMOT history
Y217 PLH is a blue petrol MINI first used on 24 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 118,710 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 118,710 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,318 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y217 PLH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 24 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y217 PLH was last recorded at 118,710 miles on 25 Mar 2022, 4,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 113,828 miles · 19 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,882 miles
- Average per year
- 5,318 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 118,710 miles
- 2021 – 113,828 miles
- 2020 – 107,742 miles
- 2019 – 105,339 miles
- 2018 – 100,854 miles
- 2017 – 95,696 miles
- 2016 – 89,047 miles
- 2014 – 85,318 miles
- 2013 – 78,167 miles
- 2012 – 69,932 miles
- 2011 – 62,139 miles
- 2010 – 57,037 miles
- 2009 – 50,996 miles
- 2008 – 45,270 miles
- 2007 – 41,489 miles
- 2006 – 34,284 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front door stiff to open
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,710 miles (+4,882)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 118,710 miles
- Test number
- 699606951562
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,828 miles (+6,086)4 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 113,828 miles
- Test number
- 790349206316
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front door stiff to open
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
- AdvisoryScrew in offside rear tyre
Pass107,742 miles (+2,403)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 107,742 miles
- Test number
- 179441165840
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front door stiff to open
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,339 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 105,339 miles
- Test number
- 259737775235
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail105,335 miles (+4,481)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,335 miles
- Test number
- 420613648477
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass100,854 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 100,854 miles
- Test number
- 953633836372
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Two Area (8.3.1a)
Fail100,854 miles (+5,158)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,854 miles
- Test number
- 743759299991
- FailureFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Two Area (8.3.1a)
Pass95,696 miles (+6,649)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 95,696 miles
- Test number
- 670148330813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,047 miles (+17)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 89,047 miles
- Test number
- 924426590753
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOuter edge of nearside front tyre worn
- AdvisoryOuter edges of nearside and offside front brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryStone chips in front screen
Pass89,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 89,030 miles
- Test number
- 366634931120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,030 miles (+3,712)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,030 miles
- Test number
- 747234675722
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass85,318 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 85,318 miles
- Test number
- 968002744381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,316 miles (+7,149)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,316 miles
- Test number
- 977909134359
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass78,167 miles (+8,235)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 78,167 miles
- Test number
- 539721213339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,932 miles (+7,793)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 69,932 miles
- Test number
- 515182822330
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteAir bag warning lamp on
Pass62,139 miles (+5,102)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 62,139 miles
- Test number
- 496689301309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,037 miles (+6,041)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 57,037 miles
- Test number
- 593147810398
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass50,996 miles (+1,313)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 50,996 miles
- Test number
- 452088829383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,683 miles (+4,413)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2010
- Odometer
- 49,683 miles
- Test number
- 260931639490
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass45,270 miles (+3,781)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 45,270 miles
- Test number
- 254609828101
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail41,489 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,489 miles
- Test number
- 103634227138
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,489 miles (+7,205)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 41,489 miles
- Test number
- 913624527164
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,284 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- 34,284 miles
- Test number
- 630089126197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y217 PLH
- Does Y217 PLH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y217 PLH expired on 30 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y217 PLH?
- The MOT on Y217 PLH expired on 30 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y217 PLH done?
- Y217 PLH was recorded at 118,710 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2022, an average of 5,318 miles a year.
- Has Y217 PLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y217 PLH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y217 PLH 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 Y217 PLH find?
- Y217 PLH passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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