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MINI John Cooper Works

Green · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

Y3 OXGMOT history

Y3 OXG is a green petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 20 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

Y3 OXG green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
111,736 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 OXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 OXG was last recorded at 111,736 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Feb 2019: 5,774 miles, lower than 57,548 miles on 6 Feb 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,629 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,107 miles
Average per year
8,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,736 miles
  • 2025 – 108,629 miles
  • 2024 – 97,522 miles
  • 2023 – 87,054 miles
  • 2022 – 79,734 miles
  • 2021 – 72,286 miles
  • 2020 – 65,955 miles
  • 2019 – 5,774 miles
  • 2018 – 49,804 miles
  • 2017 – 39,764 miles
  • 2016 – 29,256 miles
  • 2015 – 29,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,736 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,736 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    111,736 miles
    Test number
    785044221478
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
  2. Fail111,736 miles (+3,107)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,736 miles
    Test number
    423983719183
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
  3. Pass108,629 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,629 miles
    Test number
    611759144815
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail108,629 miles (+11,107)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,629 miles
    Test number
    917136257788
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass97,522 miles (+10,468)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,522 miles
    Test number
    425232644336
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
  6. Pass87,054 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,054 miles
    Test number
    835322310489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,988 miles (+7,254)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,988 miles
    Test number
    980152775709
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass79,734 miles (+7,448)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,734 miles
    Test number
    427502117724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,286 miles (+6,331)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    72,286 miles
    Test number
    924043658968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,955 miles (+60,181)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,955 miles
    Test number
    345074263837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass5,774 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    5,774 miles
    Test number
    804126932065
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Fail5,774 miles (-51,774)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,774 miles
    Test number
    922930698211
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  13. Fail57,548 miles (+7,744)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,548 miles
    Test number
    236610027519
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass49,804 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    49,804 miles
    Test number
    580171640543
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Fail49,803 miles (+27)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,803 miles
    Test number
    112941413475
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Fail49,776 miles (+10,012)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,776 miles
    Test number
    220687115837
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Pass39,764 miles (+10,508)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,764 miles
    Test number
    719702455392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,256 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    29,256 miles
    Test number
    823514026197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,232 miles (+735)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    29,232 miles
    Test number
    197922119429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,497 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,497 miles
    Test number
    293668237323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about Y3 OXG

Does Y3 OXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 OXG is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 OXG?
The MOT on Y3 OXG is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 OXG done?
Y3 OXG was recorded at 111,736 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 8,101 miles a year.
Has Y3 OXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 OXG has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y3 OXG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Feb 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y3 OXG find?
Y3 OXG passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.

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