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Rover Mini

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

Y254 PBNMOT history

Y254 PBN is a blue and silver petrol Rover Mini first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 34,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

Y254 PBN blue Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
34,083 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 PBN
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
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 PBN was last recorded at 34,083 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Mar 2011: 26,835 miles, lower than 268,166 miles on 24 Mar 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
32,138 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,945 miles
Average per year
809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,083 miles
  • 2025 – 32,138 miles
  • 2024 – 31,729 miles
  • 2023 – 30,789 miles
  • 2022 – 30,550 miles
  • 2019 – 29,752 miles
  • 2018 – 28,802 miles
  • 2016 – 28,769 miles
  • 2015 – 28,678 miles
  • 2014 – 28,391 miles
  • 2013 – 28,153 miles
  • 2012 – 27,593 miles
  • 2011 – 26,835 miles
  • 2010 – 25,495 miles
  • 2009 – 23,987 miles
  • 2008 – 22,420 miles
  • 2007 – 20,351 miles
  • 2006 – 17,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,083 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass34,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    34,083 miles
    Test number
    177110618484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail34,083 miles (+1,945)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,083 miles
    Test number
    222311263022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass32,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    32,138 miles
    Test number
    381625230200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail32,138 miles (+8)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,138 miles
    Test number
    224645199822
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  5. Fail32,130 miles (+401)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,130 miles
    Test number
    591910350290
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass31,729 miles (+940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    31,729 miles
    Test number
    244171763511
    • 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))
  7. Pass30,789 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    30,789 miles
    Test number
    745276077371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,550 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    30,550 miles
    Test number
    930722866621
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail30,544 miles (+792)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,544 miles
    Test number
    774153708602
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass29,752 miles (+950)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,752 miles
    Test number
    757939834380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,802 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    28,802 miles
    Test number
    333510851955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail28,802 miles (+33)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,802 miles
    Test number
    576878253883
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass28,769 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    28,769 miles
    Test number
    515683558402
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Fail28,769 miles (+51)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,769 miles
    Test number
    528926854281
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass28,718 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,718 miles
    Test number
    622865008881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,678 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,678 miles
    Test number
    929164785050
    • NoteBOTH DOOR SILLS CORRODING
    • NoteN/S FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM LOOSE
    • NoteN/S REAR LIGHT UNIT CRACKED
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
  17. Fail28,678 miles (+287)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,678 miles
    Test number
    368963185052
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBOTH DOOR SILLS CORRODING
    • NoteN/S FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM LOOSE
    • NoteN/S REAR LIGHT UNIT CRACKED
    • NoteSLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
  18. Pass28,391 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,391 miles
    Test number
    128581874442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,153 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    28,153 miles
    Test number
    498716383054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,593 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,593 miles
    Test number
    149163772008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,591 miles (+756)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,591 miles
    Test number
    857939162035
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousSteering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
  22. Pass26,835 miles (-241,331)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,835 miles
    Test number
    178779981061
    • 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Fail268,166 miles (+242,671)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,166 miles
    Test number
    909563181000
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass25,495 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,495 miles
    Test number
    804685470000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,987 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,987 miles
    Test number
    853961379078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  26. Fail23,987 miles (+1,567)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,987 miles
    Test number
    414841479057
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  27. Pass22,420 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,420 miles
    Test number
    781230878057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail20,351 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,351 miles
    Test number
    791435187010
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  29. Pass20,351 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,351 miles
    Test number
    881335987068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,954 miles
    Test number
    932029786095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y254 PBN

Does Y254 PBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y254 PBN is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y254 PBN?
The MOT on Y254 PBN is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y254 PBN done?
Y254 PBN was recorded at 34,083 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 809 miles a year.
Has Y254 PBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 PBN has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y254 PBN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y254 PBN find?
Y254 PBN passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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