MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc
Y3 OBEMOT history
Y3 OBE is a grey petrol MINI first used on 12 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,601 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 78,601 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,596 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y3 OBE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 12 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y3 OBE was last recorded at 78,601 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 78,384 miles · 18 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 217 miles
- Average per year
- 3,596 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,601 miles
- 2025 – 78,232 miles
- 2024 – 77,801 miles
- 2023 – 76,504 miles
- 2022 – 75,313 miles
- 2021 – 74,180 miles
- 2020 – 73,548 miles
- 2019 – 71,396 miles
- 2018 – 68,683 miles
- 2017 – 66,228 miles
- 2016 – 63,831 miles
- 2015 – 60,964 miles
- 2014 – 54,342 miles
- 2013 – 48,012 miles
- 2012 – 38,686 miles
- 2011 – 26,143 miles
- 2010 – 23,615 miles
- 2009 – 19,318 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,601 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,601 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 78,601 miles
- Test number
- 989824451657
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,601 miles (+217)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,601 miles
- Test number
- 708543296985
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Fail78,384 miles (+152)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,384 miles
- Test number
- 375427389718
- DangerousVehicle overheated during test.
- MajorElectronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
- AdvisoryBattery charge light on.
Pass78,232 miles (+431)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 78,232 miles
- Test number
- 609415430309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,801 miles (+1,297)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 77,801 miles
- Test number
- 982821694119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,504 miles (+1,191)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 76,504 miles
- Test number
- 105447574540
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush - strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush - strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,313 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 75,313 miles
- Test number
- 716477045018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,303 miles (+1,123)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,303 miles
- Test number
- 911795346894
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,180 miles (+632)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 74,180 miles
- Test number
- 650653815160
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass73,548 miles (+2,152)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 73,548 miles
- Test number
- 222673633763
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly cracking. (strong advise) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,396 miles (+2,713)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 71,396 miles
- Test number
- 943351245547
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,683 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 68,683 miles
- Test number
- 516364851249
- AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Fail68,674 miles (+2,446)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,674 miles
- Test number
- 402528143555
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass66,228 miles (+87)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 66,228 miles
- Test number
- 509113864669
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped. 60% of disc being used. (strong advise) (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail66,141 miles (+2,310)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,141 miles
- Test number
- 929243456165
- FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped. 60% of disc being used. (strong advise) (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes corroded
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass63,831 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 63,831 miles
- Test number
- 936590106544
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on i/s edges
Fail63,831 miles (+2,867)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,831 miles
- Test number
- 718648309909
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on i/s edges
Pass60,964 miles (+6,622)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 60,964 miles
- Test number
- 609518455050
- NoteOsr exhaust silencer corroded
Pass54,342 miles (+6,330)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 54,342 miles
- Test number
- 497344364099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,012 miles (+9,326)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 48,012 miles
- Test number
- 455078803145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,686 miles (+12,543)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 38,686 miles
- Test number
- 575601412120
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,143 miles (+2,528)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 26,143 miles
- Test number
- 509506911196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteAll 4 brake discs pitted slightly
- NoteN/s/r tyre low on edges
- NoteO/s/r tyre low on inner edge
Pass23,615 miles (+4,297)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 23,615 miles
- Test number
- 512854920211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 19,318 miles
- Test number
- 542995249258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y3 OBE
- Does Y3 OBE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 OBE is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y3 OBE?
- The MOT on Y3 OBE is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y3 OBE done?
- Y3 OBE was recorded at 78,601 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 3,596 miles a year.
- Has Y3 OBE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y3 OBE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y3 OBE 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 OBE find?
- Y3 OBE passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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