Rover Mini
Multi-colour · Petrol · 2001 · 1,275 cc
Y218 RLAMOT history
Y218 RLA is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 3 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,291 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 43,291 mi
- At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,459 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y218 RLA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Mini
- Colour
- Multi-colour
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y218 RLA was last recorded at 43,291 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 43,167 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 124 miles
- Average per year
- 1,459 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 43,291 miles
- 2025 – 43,167 miles
- 2024 – 43,052 miles
- 2023 – 42,885 miles
- 2022 – 42,747 miles
- 2021 – 42,554 miles
- 2020 – 42,534 miles
- 2019 – 42,511 miles
- 2018 – 42,456 miles
- 2017 – 42,067 miles
- 2016 – 41,621 miles
- 2015 – 41,466 miles
- 2014 – 41,222 miles
- 2013 – 40,980 miles
- 2012 – 39,995 miles
- 2011 – 37,190 miles
- 2010 – 32,687 miles
- 2009 – 29,483 miles
- 2008 – 23,949 miles
- 2007 – 19,597 miles
- 2006 – 13,786 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass43,291 miles
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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.
Vehicle underside , suspension components corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,291 miles (+124)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 43,291 miles
- Test number
- 316498038282
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass43,167 miles (+115)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 43,167 miles
- Test number
- 588933087887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,052 miles (+167)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 43,052 miles
- Test number
- 814555220879
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering , suspension rubber bushes/gators perished-splitting
- AdvisoryVehicle underside , suspension components corroded
Pass42,885 miles (+138)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 42,885 miles
- Test number
- 159327483172
- AdvisoryVehicle underside , suspension components corroded
Pass42,747 miles (+193)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 42,747 miles
- Test number
- 724124880026
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass42,554 miles (+20)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2022
- Odometer
- 42,554 miles
- Test number
- 798952687946
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,534 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 42,534 miles
- Test number
- 278659880155
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,511 miles (+55)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 42,511 miles
- Test number
- 204447224582
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass42,456 miles (+389)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 42,456 miles
- Test number
- 672076938721
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp slightly loose but beam function correct and will not deflect too high
Pass42,067 miles (+446)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 42,067 miles
- Test number
- 478505147104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,621 miles (+155)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 41,621 miles
- Test number
- 591154452972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,466 miles (+244)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 41,466 miles
- Test number
- 126218165004
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to the limit and are perished
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSurface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle
Pass41,222 miles (+53)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 41,222 miles
- Test number
- 446595284018
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to the limit and very perished
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSurface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle
Fail41,169 miles (+189)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,169 miles
- Test number
- 919000984093
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to the limit and very perished
- NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyres very perished
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSurface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle
Pass40,980 miles (+985)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 40,980 miles
- Test number
- 448684473097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,995 miles (+2,805)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 39,995 miles
- Test number
- 108695772425
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight play in the offside rear wheel bearing
Pass37,190 miles (+4,503)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 37,190 miles
- Test number
- 599334671067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,687 miles (+3,204)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 32,687 miles
- Test number
- 221739060048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,483 miles (+5,534)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 29,483 miles
- Test number
- 174554769497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,949 miles (+4,352)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 23,949 miles
- Test number
- 150243068065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,597 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,597 miles
- Test number
- 763335067071
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass19,597 miles (+5,811)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 19,597 miles
- Test number
- 994015267085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,786 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 13,786 miles
- Test number
- 211886276034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,778 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,778 miles
- Test number
- 790942476053
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- NoteFuel cap seal slightly cracked
Questions about Y218 RLA
- Does Y218 RLA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y218 RLA is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y218 RLA?
- The MOT on Y218 RLA is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y218 RLA done?
- Y218 RLA was recorded at 43,291 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 1,459 miles a year.
- Has Y218 RLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y218 RLA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2014.
- Has the mileage on Y218 RLA 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 Y218 RLA find?
- Y218 RLA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; oil leak, but not excessive.
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