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Rover Mini

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,275 cc

Y303 TOCMOT history

Y303 TOC is a red petrol Rover Mini first used on 18 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 40,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2025.

Y303 TOC red Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2026
Mileage
40,852 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y303 TOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y303 TOC was last recorded at 40,852 miles on 23 Apr 2025, 87 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,765 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
87 miles
Average per year
1,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,852 miles
  • 2024 – 40,765 miles
  • 2023 – 40,725 miles
  • 2022 – 40,717 miles
  • 2021 – 40,704 miles
  • 2019 – 40,646 miles
  • 2018 – 40,315 miles
  • 2017 – 39,173 miles
  • 2016 – 38,666 miles
  • 2015 – 36,622 miles
  • 2014 – 35,703 miles
  • 2013 – 34,493 miles
  • 2012 – 32,812 miles
  • 2011 – 31,174 miles
  • 2010 – 29,875 miles
  • 2009 – 28,798 miles
  • 2008 – 26,368 miles
  • 2007 – 23,392 miles
  • 2006 – 20,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,852 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,852 miles (+87)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    40,852 miles
    Test number
    152282393245
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rubbers perishing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass40,765 miles (+40)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    40,765 miles
    Test number
    383513154575
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass40,725 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    40,725 miles
    Test number
    376862519050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass40,717 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    40,717 miles
    Test number
    365076529856
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass40,704 miles (+58)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    40,704 miles
    Test number
    388495618550
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass40,646 miles (+331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,646 miles
    Test number
    774849993309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass40,315 miles (+1,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,315 miles
    Test number
    531863170583
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Pass39,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    39,173 miles
    Test number
    940185386381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,173 miles (+507)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,173 miles
    Test number
    114300034248
    • FailureFront Steering rack gaiter split x2 (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  10. Pass38,666 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,666 miles
    Test number
    204662297442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,622 miles (+919)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,622 miles
    Test number
    336215455132
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Pass35,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,703 miles
    Test number
    235244054489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail35,703 miles (+1,210)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,703 miles
    Test number
    156163854137
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass34,493 miles (+30)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,493 miles
    Test number
    345888743107
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail34,463 miles (+1,651)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,463 miles
    Test number
    577931043140
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail32,812 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,812 miles
    Test number
    675172042170
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSrs light on

  17. Pass32,812 miles (+1,638)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    32,812 miles
    Test number
    809272842112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSrs light on

  18. Pass31,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,174 miles
    Test number
    959799031125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail31,174 miles (+1,299)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,174 miles
    Test number
    215958831415
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass29,875 miles (+1,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    29,875 miles
    Test number
    932975440142
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  21. Pass28,798 miles (+129)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,798 miles
    Test number
    734260849166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront Number Plate cracked
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail28,669 miles (+2,301)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,669 miles
    Test number
    714462039125
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront Number Plate cracked
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass26,368 miles (+2,976)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,368 miles
    Test number
    812867838115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass23,392 miles (+28)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,392 miles
    Test number
    140503047145
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  25. Fail23,364 miles (+2,588)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,364 miles
    Test number
    132371647112
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront no plate slight damage

  26. Pass20,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,776 miles
    Test number
    351086536104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y303 TOC

Does Y303 TOC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y303 TOC expired on 25 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y303 TOC?
The MOT on Y303 TOC expired on 25 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y303 TOC done?
Y303 TOC was recorded at 40,852 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2025, an average of 1,060 miles a year.
Has Y303 TOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y303 TOC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on Y303 TOC 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 Y303 TOC find?
Y303 TOC passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust mounting defective rubbers perishing; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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