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

Y283 GHJMOT history

Y283 GHJ is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 35,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

Y283 GHJ 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 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
35,944 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y283 GHJ
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
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y283 GHJ was last recorded at 35,944 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,738 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
206 miles
Average per year
1,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,944 miles
  • 2025 – 35,738 miles
  • 2024 – 34,802 miles
  • 2019 – 34,462 miles
  • 2018 – 30,605 miles
  • 2015 – 27,305 miles
  • 2014 – 24,485 miles
  • 2013 – 21,556 miles
  • 2012 – 17,192 miles
  • 2008 – 17,182 miles
  • 2007 – 15,297 miles
  • 2006 – 13,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,944 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.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Emissions unable to be completed

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    35,944 miles
    Test number
    214456650409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. FailMileage not read5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    161613947385
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass35,738 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    35,738 miles
    Test number
    584778573428
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  4. Fail35,738 miles (+936)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,738 miles
    Test number
    372489515426
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  5. Pass34,802 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    34,802 miles
    Test number
    558565050005
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. FailMileage not read5 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    642783611701
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass34,462 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,462 miles
    Test number
    152023488625
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail34,462 miles (+3,857)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,462 miles
    Test number
    239326552904
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass30,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,605 miles
    Test number
    779245098478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,605 miles (+3,300)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,605 miles
    Test number
    333595611275
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass27,305 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,305 miles
    Test number
    349057655006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,485 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,485 miles
    Test number
    898147354023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,556 miles (+4,364)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,556 miles
    Test number
    179594363429
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass17,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    17,192 miles
    Test number
    895305452025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail17,192 miles (+10)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,192 miles
    Test number
    148233752449
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass17,182 miles (+1,885)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,182 miles
    Test number
    190563478081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass15,297 miles (+2,221)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,297 miles
    Test number
    170758687087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,076 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,076 miles
    Test number
    210508786070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail13,037 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,037 miles
    Test number
    142563086023
    • FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about Y283 GHJ

Does Y283 GHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y283 GHJ is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y283 GHJ?
The MOT on Y283 GHJ is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y283 GHJ done?
Y283 GHJ was recorded at 35,944 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 1,120 miles a year.
Has Y283 GHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y283 GHJ has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y283 GHJ 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 Y283 GHJ find?
Y283 GHJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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