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Rover Mini

Green and White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,275 cc

Y905 RESMOT history

Y905 RES is a green and white petrol Rover Mini first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

Y905 RES green Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
73,014 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y905 RES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y905 RES was last recorded at 73,014 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,827 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
187 miles
Average per year
1,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,014 miles
  • 2025 – 72,827 miles
  • 2023 – 72,790 miles
  • 2022 – 72,593 miles
  • 2021 – 72,028 miles
  • 2018 – 71,987 miles
  • 2017 – 71,640 miles
  • 2015 – 66,291 miles
  • 2014 – 64,578 miles
  • 2013 – 63,041 miles
  • 2012 – 62,000 miles
  • 2011 – 59,624 miles
  • 2010 – 56,007 miles
  • 2009 – 54,024 miles
  • 2008 – 52,231 miles
  • 2007 – 50,178 miles
  • 2006 – 44,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,014 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.

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,014 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    73,014 miles
    Test number
    516464278865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,827 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    72,827 miles
    Test number
    272290633640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,790 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    72,790 miles
    Test number
    702352694239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,593 miles
    Test number
    555892671655
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail72,593 miles (+565)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,593 miles
    Test number
    334281329155
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass72,028 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    72,028 miles
    Test number
    252826311451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,987 miles (+347)12 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,987 miles
    Test number
    656223511067
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres showing cracks
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded/rear box cracked
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak around gearbox
    • AdvisoryRear valance weak/corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in all 4 front ball joints

  8. Pass71,640 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,640 miles
    Test number
    158788615542
    • AdvisoryOil leak very bad
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  9. Fail71,640 miles (+5,349)13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,640 miles
    Test number
    699416846650
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded from nearside rear flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded from offside rear flexi to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass66,291 miles (+1,713)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,291 miles
    Test number
    638758495001
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteN/s sill holed and corroded but not at a prescribed area

  11. Pass64,578 miles (+1,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,578 miles
    Test number
    726217294165
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass63,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    63,041 miles
    Test number
    929268873105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,041 miles (+1,041)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,041 miles
    Test number
    268268373432
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass62,000 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,000 miles
    Test number
    158958702175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,624 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    59,624 miles
    Test number
    119404781458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail59,624 miles (+3,617)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,624 miles
    Test number
    829363281015
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass56,007 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,007 miles
    Test number
    753734000180
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Fail56,006 miles (+1,982)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,006 miles
    Test number
    210722300157
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass54,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,024 miles
    Test number
    642305689094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,024 miles (+1,793)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,024 miles
    Test number
    701184889091
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass52,231 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,231 miles
    Test number
    294604148150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail52,224 miles (+2,046)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,224 miles
    Test number
    761313948150
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass50,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,178 miles
    Test number
    972098067077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,178 miles (+5,798)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,178 miles
    Test number
    633817967008
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNO OIL ON DIPSTICK
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass44,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,380 miles
    Test number
    800658156041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,380 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,380 miles
    Test number
    123594556464
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about Y905 RES

Does Y905 RES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y905 RES is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y905 RES?
The MOT on Y905 RES is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y905 RES done?
Y905 RES was recorded at 73,014 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 1,411 miles a year.
Has Y905 RES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y905 RES has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y905 RES 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 Y905 RES find?
Y905 RES passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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