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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

Y3 DRBMOT history

Y3 DRB is a blue petrol MINI first used on 4 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

Y3 DRB blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,809 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 DRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 DRB was last recorded at 108,809 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 2,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,984 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,825 miles
Average per year
4,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,809 miles
  • 2025 – 105,984 miles
  • 2024 – 101,838 miles
  • 2023 – 99,345 miles
  • 2022 – 96,635 miles
  • 2021 – 91,516 miles
  • 2020 – 84,890 miles
  • 2019 – 77,204 miles
  • 2018 – 67,771 miles
  • 2017 – 58,585 miles
  • 2016 – 55,106 miles
  • 2015 – 51,721 miles
  • 2014 – 49,526 miles
  • 2013 – 45,790 miles
  • 2012 – 41,140 miles
  • 2011 – 37,176 miles
  • 2010 – 33,957 miles
  • 2009 – 28,974 miles
  • 2008 – 24,977 miles
  • 2007 – 20,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,809 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Fuel cap seal slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,809 miles (+2,825)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,809 miles
    Test number
    573201833789
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass105,984 miles (+4,146)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    105,984 miles
    Test number
    121416846371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass101,838 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    101,838 miles
    Test number
    509670606685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,345 miles (+2,710)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,345 miles
    Test number
    979314517149
    • 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))

  5. Pass96,635 miles (+5,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,635 miles
    Test number
    827226891485
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass91,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,516 miles
    Test number
    539387092642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,514 miles (+6,624)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,514 miles
    Test number
    131516866720
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,890 miles (+7,686)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,890 miles
    Test number
    757795376143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,204 miles (+9,433)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,204 miles
    Test number
    800193034110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,771 miles (+9,186)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    67,771 miles
    Test number
    392993753512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    58,585 miles
    Test number
    605972996087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail58,585 miles (+3,479)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,585 miles
    Test number
    264763959764
    • Repaired at testFront Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

  13. Pass55,106 miles (+3,385)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,106 miles
    Test number
    214483128399
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plates slightly faded
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded/ blowing slightly
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn/ feathered on inner edge of tread

  14. Pass51,721 miles (+15)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    51,721 miles
    Test number
    155318087091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower arm, rear bush perished
    • AdvisoryNumber plates slightly faded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower arm, rear bush perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn/ feathered on edge of tread
    • AdvisorySlight bind on rear brakes

  15. Fail51,706 miles (+2,180)1 failure12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,706 miles
    Test number
    434555915179
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower arm, rear bush perished
    • AdvisoryNumber plates slightly faded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower arm, rear bush perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn/ feathered on edge of tread
    • AdvisorySlight bind on rear brakes

  16. Pass49,526 miles (+3,736)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,526 miles
    Test number
    599418054261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront wiper blades split on ends/ worn
    • NoteO/s and n/s front lower suspension arms, rear bushes worn
    • NotePad warning light on
    • NoteRear number plate slightly faded
    • NoteRear silencer corroded
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edge /feathered

  17. Pass45,790 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,790 miles
    Test number
    346389763443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,140 miles (+3,964)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,140 miles
    Test number
    879505252298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,176 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,176 miles
    Test number
    778662761228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,957 miles (+4,983)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,957 miles
    Test number
    804300170274
    • NoteFront tyres worn low, n/s on 1.6mm / o/s on 2mm
    • NoteRear silencer slightly corroded
    • NoteRear tyres worn low on 2.5mm
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  21. Pass28,974 miles (+3,997)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    28,974 miles
    Test number
    373070569228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,977 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    24,977 miles
    Test number
    393424968260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,810 miles
    Test number
    420043167247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 DRB

Does Y3 DRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 DRB is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 DRB?
The MOT on Y3 DRB is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 DRB done?
Y3 DRB was recorded at 108,809 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 4,668 miles a year.
Has Y3 DRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 DRB has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y3 DRB 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 Y3 DRB find?
Y3 DRB passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front inner road wheel slightly distorted inner rim; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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