MINI Cooper
Orange · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
Y9 NLJMOT history
Y9 NLJ is an orange petrol MINI Cooper first used on 23 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 89,189 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 89,189 mi
- At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 19 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,741 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y9 NLJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Jun 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y9 NLJ was last recorded at 89,189 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 2,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 86,903 miles · 11 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,286 miles
- Average per year
- 3,741 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 89,189 miles
- 2024 – 86,903 miles
- 2023 – 84,293 miles
- 2022 – 82,042 miles
- 2021 – 78,617 miles
- 2020 – 76,249 miles
- 2019 – 73,967 miles
- 2018 – 67,870 miles
- 2017 – 64,396 miles
- 2016 – 60,136 miles
- 2015 – 54,301 miles
- 2014 – 51,291 miles
- 2013 – 47,832 miles
- 2012 – 43,771 miles
- 2011 – 38,711 miles
- 2010 – 33,575 miles
- 2009 – 28,227 miles
- 2008 – 22,544 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,189 miles
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019
Exhaust flange corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,189 miles (+2,286)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 89,189 miles
- Test number
- 372268488338
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass86,903 miles (+2,610)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 86,903 miles
- Test number
- 752479368322
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass84,293 miles (+2,251)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 84,293 miles
- Test number
- 122881259095
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass82,042 miles (+3,425)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 82,042 miles
- Test number
- 674366366771
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass78,617 miles (+2,368)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 78,617 miles
- Test number
- 993771889515
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass76,249 miles (+2,282)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 76,249 miles
- Test number
- 648839529699
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass73,967 miles (+1,707)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 73,967 miles
- Test number
- 841527958120
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,260 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 72,260 miles
- Test number
- 303323976833
- AdvisoryExhaust flange corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre edge's
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Spring corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail72,260 miles (+4,390)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,260 miles
- Test number
- 886799290145
- MajorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust flange corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre edge's
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Spring corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass67,870 miles (+3,474)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 67,870 miles
- Test number
- 786764633118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass64,396 miles (+4,260)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 64,396 miles
- Test number
- 420312271819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,136 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 60,136 miles
- Test number
- 583913768550
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryExcessive engine oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror broken
Fail60,121 miles (+5,820)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,121 miles
- Test number
- 354112541020
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryExcessive engine oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside door mirror broken
Pass54,301 miles (+3,010)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 54,301 miles
- Test number
- 186968345033
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear exhaust boxs corroded on outter skin
Pass51,291 miles (+3,459)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 51,291 miles
- Test number
- 348458444022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,832 miles (+4,061)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 47,832 miles
- Test number
- 758933053076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,771 miles (+5,060)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 43,771 miles
- Test number
- 407498552042
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass38,711 miles (+5,136)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 38,711 miles
- Test number
- 248495651015
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass33,575 miles (+5,348)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 33,575 miles
- Test number
- 564917820060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,227 miles (+5,683)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 28,227 miles
- Test number
- 250719629023
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass22,544 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 22,544 miles
- Test number
- 710529728005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,544 miles1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,544 miles
- Test number
- 651939528082
- DangerousOffside rear tyre has a nail stuck on the inner sidewall.
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y9 NLJ
- Does Y9 NLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y9 NLJ is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y9 NLJ?
- The MOT on Y9 NLJ is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y9 NLJ done?
- Y9 NLJ was recorded at 89,189 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 3,741 miles a year.
- Has Y9 NLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y9 NLJ has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y9 NLJ 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 Y9 NLJ find?
- Y9 NLJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.
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