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Rover Mini

Multi-colour · Petrol · 2001 · 1,275 cc

Y261 TBYMOT history

Y261 TBY is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 77,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.

Y261 TBY multi-colour Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
77,141 mi
At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y261 TBY
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
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y261 TBY was last recorded at 77,141 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,061 miles · 2 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
1,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,141 miles
  • 2023 – 77,061 miles
  • 2022 – 76,978 miles
  • 2021 – 76,864 miles
  • 2019 – 76,851 miles
  • 2015 – 76,838 miles
  • 2014 – 76,394 miles
  • 2012 – 75,925 miles
  • 2011 – 75,710 miles
  • 2010 – 72,215 miles
  • 2009 – 66,147 miles
  • 2008 – 62,595 miles
  • 2007 – 57,712 miles
  • 2006 – 46,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,141 miles

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,141 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    77,141 miles
    Test number
    874868690705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,061 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,061 miles
    Test number
    885147887688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,978 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,978 miles
    Test number
    246990439730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,864 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,864 miles
    Test number
    399245247092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,851 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,851 miles
    Test number
    646781247234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,838 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,838 miles
    Test number
    995043835123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,394 miles
    Test number
    796458504015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,394 miles (+469)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,394 miles
    Test number
    855373604078
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass75,925 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,925 miles
    Test number
    237902022485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,923 miles (+213)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,923 miles
    Test number
    415297312178
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass75,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    75,710 miles
    Test number
    267474891022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,710 miles (+3,495)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,710 miles
    Test number
    847982791072
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass72,215 miles (+6,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    72,215 miles
    Test number
    390370910190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass66,147 miles (+3,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,147 miles
    Test number
    664381119164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass62,595 miles (+4,883)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,595 miles
    Test number
    513893618165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,712 miles (+11,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,712 miles
    Test number
    781324517152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass46,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,622 miles
    Test number
    412205546089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail46,622 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,622 miles
    Test number
    792305546023
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about Y261 TBY

Does Y261 TBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 TBY is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y261 TBY?
The MOT on Y261 TBY is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y261 TBY done?
Y261 TBY was recorded at 77,141 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026, an average of 1,500 miles a year.
Has Y261 TBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y261 TBY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on Y261 TBY 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 Y261 TBY find?
Y261 TBY passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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