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Morris Mini Cooper S

Blue · Petrol · 1964 · 1,275 cc

YCS 291MOT history

YCS 291 is a blue petrol Morris Mini Cooper S first used on 24 Apr 1964. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 34,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
34,118 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YCS 291
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Morris
Model
Mini Cooper S
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
1964
First used
24 Apr 1964
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YCS 291 was last recorded at 34,118 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,069 miles · 12 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 34,118 miles
  • 2024 – 34,069 miles
  • 2016 – 33,513 miles
  • 2015 – 32,630 miles
  • 2014 – 31,978 miles
  • 2013 – 30,942 miles
  • 2012 – 29,915 miles
  • 2011 – 28,150 miles
  • 2009 – 27,772 miles
  • 2008 – 27,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,118 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.

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,118 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    34,118 miles
    Test number
    721177442780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass34,069 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    34,069 miles
    Test number
    255905592806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass33,513 miles (+883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,513 miles
    Test number
    143569796495
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance just met
  4. Pass32,630 miles (+652)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    32,630 miles
    Test number
    866072795088
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight lift on steering column
  5. Pass31,978 miles (+1,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,978 miles
    Test number
    949673194095
    • NoteTyres close to wheel arches on full lock
  6. Pass30,942 miles (+22)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,942 miles
    Test number
    868884493020
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s c/v boot slight leak
    • NoteRear foot brake poor performance
    • NoteWheels close to archs on lock
  7. Fail30,920 miles (+1,005)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,920 miles
    Test number
    927974183024
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s c/v boot slight leak
    • NoteRear foot brake poor performance
    • NoteWheels close to archs on lock
  8. Pass29,915 miles (+1,765)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,915 miles
    Test number
    108666182499
    • NoteN/s front c/v boot slight leak
    • NoteO/s front tie rod bushs oval
    • NoteO/s front tyre very near to wheel arch on lock
  9. Pass28,150 miles (+378)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,150 miles
    Test number
    415509581084
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSurface corrosion on front brake discs
  10. Pass27,772 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,772 miles
    Test number
    792405589229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,765 miles
    Test number
    460351488210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail27,765 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,765 miles
    Test number
    301101788263
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about YCS 291

What vehicle is registration YCS 291 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YCS 291 on a blue petrol Morris Mini Cooper S first used on 24 Apr 1964. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YCS 291 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YCS 291 is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on YCS 291?
The MOT on YCS 291 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 YCS 291 done?
YCS 291 was recorded at 34,118 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 359 miles a year.
Has YCS 291 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YCS 291 has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2013.
Has the mileage on YCS 291 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 YCS 291 find?
YCS 291 passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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