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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,275 cc

Y252 XHGMOT history

Y252 XHG is a green petrol Rover Mini first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 38,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

Y252 XHG green Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
38,632 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 XHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 XHG was last recorded at 38,632 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,541 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
1,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,632 miles
  • 2025 – 38,541 miles
  • 2024 – 38,467 miles
  • 2023 – 38,392 miles
  • 2022 – 38,234 miles
  • 2021 – 38,061 miles
  • 2020 – 37,871 miles
  • 2019 – 37,714 miles
  • 2018 – 37,498 miles
  • 2017 – 36,671 miles
  • 2016 – 35,938 miles
  • 2014 – 30,812 miles
  • 2013 – 26,503 miles
  • 2012 – 23,252 miles
  • 2011 – 19,516 miles
  • 2010 – 15,219 miles
  • 2009 – 10,646 miles
  • 2008 – 6,612 miles
  • 2007 – 4,308 miles
  • 2006 – 3,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,632 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Car undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,632 miles (+91)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    38,632 miles
    Test number
    773619301582
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  2. Pass38,541 miles (+74)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    38,541 miles
    Test number
    775835082432
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar undersealed

  3. Pass38,467 miles (+75)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    38,467 miles
    Test number
    458496081548
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar undersealed

  4. Pass38,392 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    38,392 miles
    Test number
    527959488410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,234 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    38,234 miles
    Test number
    313722976477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,061 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    38,061 miles
    Test number
    585977316724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass37,871 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,871 miles
    Test number
    420224407696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,714 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,714 miles
    Test number
    727478096459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,498 miles (+827)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    37,498 miles
    Test number
    183780381104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,671 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    36,671 miles
    Test number
    468375699184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wear bars bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding

  11. Fail36,668 miles (+730)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,668 miles
    Test number
    432829304708
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wear bars bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroding

  12. Pass35,938 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    35,938 miles
    Test number
    702676904726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,616 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,616 miles
    Test number
    758800786234
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail35,601 miles (+4,789)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,601 miles
    Test number
    319643598240
    • FailureNearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass30,812 miles (+4,309)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,812 miles
    Test number
    157291244263
    • NoteRear subframe corroded
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow

  16. Pass26,503 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    26,503 miles
    Test number
    336455223298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,489 miles (+3,237)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,489 miles
    Test number
    168554623202
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass23,252 miles (+3,736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,252 miles
    Test number
    959344932257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass19,516 miles (+4,297)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,516 miles
    Test number
    895722241248
    • NoteNail in righthand rear tyre(inner edge)
    • NoteSigns of corrosion to rear sub-frame

  20. Pass15,219 miles (+4,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    15,219 miles
    Test number
    802666260174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass10,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    10,646 miles
    Test number
    124402179428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail10,646 miles (+4,034)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,646 miles
    Test number
    933852079008
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass6,612 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    6,612 miles
    Test number
    782451978001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,308 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    4,308 miles
    Test number
    342863447041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass3,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    3,045 miles
    Test number
    641730446067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 XHG

Does Y252 XHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y252 XHG is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y252 XHG?
The MOT on Y252 XHG is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y252 XHG done?
Y252 XHG was recorded at 38,632 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 1,726 miles a year.
Has Y252 XHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 XHG has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on Y252 XHG 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 Y252 XHG find?
Y252 XHG passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; underside of vehicle undersealed.

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