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

Y226 RNRMOT history

Y226 RNR is a blue and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 13 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 77,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

Y226 RNR blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2026
Mileage
77,498 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y226 RNR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y226 RNR was last recorded at 77,498 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,458 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
2,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,498 miles
  • 2024 – 77,458 miles
  • 2023 – 77,422 miles
  • 2019 – 77,149 miles
  • 2018 – 76,877 miles
  • 2017 – 76,634 miles
  • 2015 – 76,484 miles
  • 2014 – 76,052 miles
  • 2011 – 74,315 miles
  • 2010 – 64,693 miles
  • 2009 – 53,906 miles
  • 2008 – 47,819 miles
  • 2007 – 41,965 miles
  • 2006 – 36,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,498 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,498 miles
    Test number
    416087407612
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,498 miles (+40)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,498 miles
    Test number
    367438245679
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,458 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,458 miles
    Test number
    188428210471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,422 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    77,422 miles
    Test number
    481659596616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,149 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,149 miles
    Test number
    905071885368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,877 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,877 miles
    Test number
    322489887250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,634 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    76,634 miles
    Test number
    962085808534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,484 miles
    Test number
    814280555343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,482 miles (+430)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,482 miles
    Test number
    632253205859
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass76,052 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,052 miles
    Test number
    455248444242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,315 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,315 miles
    Test number
    549980711161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail74,315 miles (+9,622)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,315 miles
    Test number
    928919201133
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass64,693 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,693 miles
    Test number
    874720210155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine mount has excessive play in a bush

  14. Fail64,689 miles (+10,783)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,689 miles
    Test number
    330809800124
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine mount has excessive play in a bush

  15. Pass53,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,906 miles
    Test number
    121086409140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail53,906 miles (+6,087)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,906 miles
    Test number
    183486009108
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass47,819 miles (+5,854)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,819 miles
    Test number
    404098988060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,965 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,965 miles
    Test number
    372546997033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,290 miles
    Test number
    812957696072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y226 RNR

Does Y226 RNR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y226 RNR expired on 22 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y226 RNR?
The MOT on Y226 RNR expired on 22 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y226 RNR done?
Y226 RNR was recorded at 77,498 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 2,132 miles a year.
Has Y226 RNR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y226 RNR has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y226 RNR 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 Y226 RNR find?
Y226 RNR passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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