Rover Mini
Blue and Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,275 cc
Y256 BPGMOT history
Y256 BPG is a blue and silver petrol Rover Mini first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 36,540 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 36,540 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,302 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y256 BPG
- 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
- 27 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y256 BPG was last recorded at 36,540 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 36,490 miles · 10 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 50 miles
- Average per year
- 1,302 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 36,540 miles
- 2024 – 36,490 miles
- 2023 – 36,464 miles
- 2022 – 36,368 miles
- 2021 – 35,843 miles
- 2020 – 35,811 miles
- 2019 – 35,576 miles
- 2018 – 35,475 miles
- 2017 – 35,138 miles
- 2016 – 35,046 miles
- 2015 – 34,796 miles
- 2014 – 33,576 miles
- 2013 – 32,983 miles
- 2012 – 32,533 miles
- 2011 – 31,519 miles
- 2010 – 28,876 miles
- 2009 – 25,082 miles
- 2008 – 19,826 miles
- 2007 – 14,497 miles
- 2006 – 11,219 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass36,540 miles
- AdvisoryFront Wheel arches covered in underseal
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisorySubframe corroded
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Under body corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass36,540 miles (+50)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 36,540 miles
- Test number
- 855000032412
- AdvisoryFront Wheel arches covered in underseal
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe corroded
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass36,490 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 36,490 miles
- Test number
- 996833441973
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Fail36,490 miles (+26)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,490 miles
- Test number
- 732709669195
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Fail36,464 miles (+96)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,464 miles
- Test number
- 973080035410
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass36,368 miles (+525)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 36,368 miles
- Test number
- 958883104554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,843 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 35,843 miles
- Test number
- 430355131135
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail35,837 miles (+26)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,837 miles
- Test number
- 684900654024
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and inner arch covered with under-seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and inner arch covered with under-seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass35,811 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 35,811 miles
- Test number
- 355954586727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,787 miles (+211)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,787 miles
- Test number
- 277405866517
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass35,576 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 35,576 miles
- Test number
- 384394057214
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail35,573 miles (+98)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,573 miles
- Test number
- 205164922498
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill-floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass35,475 miles (+337)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 35,475 miles
- Test number
- 287996123072
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass35,138 miles (+92)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 35,138 miles
- Test number
- 959757951234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 35,046 miles
- Test number
- 987503463209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,046 miles (+250)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,046 miles
- Test number
- 636537622222
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass34,796 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 34,796 miles
- Test number
- 617520405158
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail34,796 miles (+1,220)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,796 miles
- Test number
- 979250805171
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass33,576 miles (+593)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 33,576 miles
- Test number
- 755231804155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,983 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 32,983 miles
- Test number
- 945641703191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,965 miles (+432)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,965 miles
- Test number
- 909900903182
- DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass32,533 miles (+1,014)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 32,533 miles
- Test number
- 529232402157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,519 miles (+2,643)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 31,519 miles
- Test number
- 677910581048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,876 miles (+3,794)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 28,876 miles
- Test number
- 304510370005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,082 miles (+5,256)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 25,082 miles
- Test number
- 644151779071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass19,826 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 19,826 miles
- Test number
- 811483678022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail19,826 miles (+5,329)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,826 miles
- Test number
- 970563278029
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass14,497 miles (+3,278)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 14,497 miles
- Test number
- 310213977005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 11,219 miles
- Test number
- 704696276096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y256 BPG
- Does Y256 BPG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y256 BPG expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y256 BPG?
- The MOT on Y256 BPG expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y256 BPG done?
- Y256 BPG was recorded at 36,540 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 1,302 miles a year.
- Has Y256 BPG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y256 BPG has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y256 BPG 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 Y256 BPG find?
- Y256 BPG passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: front wheel arches covered in underseal; nearside front inner wing corroded; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.
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