The road tax status for B490 BYD is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for B490 BYD?

The MOT for B490 BYD is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 June 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of B490 BYD?

The recorded mileage for B490 BYD is 41,791 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is B490 BYD ULEZ compliant?

No, B490 BYD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1985 Rover MINI 1.0L Petrol · B490 BYD

B490 BYD

1985 Rover MINI (1.0L, petrol). First registered 04/06/1985. Recorded mileage 41,791 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: ROVER MINI
Year / Origin: 1985 · Birmingham
MOT Status: Valid until 25/06/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 41,791 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 25/06/2024

Tax Status

Check Tax

Click to check rates

Mileage: 41,791 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1985
Engine: 998cc

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee

Official Check

Full Vehicle History & Finance Check£19.99 (HPI)

£8.99one-off payment

Instant online report + PDF copy emailed

Why check before paying the seller?

Free DVSA records only show public MOT passes. Only an Experian check verifies if the car has unpaid finance debt, a total-loss write-off marker, or a police theft report.

Experian Registry Checks Ready to Verify

Outstanding Finance (HP / PCP)

Lenders can legally repossess unpaid cars

READY

Insurance Total Loss (Cat S, N, A, B)

Structural & accident damage records

READY

Police Stolen Marker (PNC)

Police National Computer register

READY

Mileage Fraud & Plate Changes

Cross-referenced national logbook

READY

One-off payment PDF copy emailed Apple & Google Pay £20,000 guarantee

B490 BYD Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2023
41,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

Experian Provenance Check

Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.

Verified Experian Data

Full History Report

Official provenance and safety check for B490BYD

Data provided by Experian

Stolen

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Finance

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Write-off

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Salvage

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Imported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Exported

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Scrapped

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

Destruction

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

V5C Logbook

EXPERIAN

Available in full check

£20,000 Experian Data Guarantee Included

Verify Outstanding Finance & Provenance Before Buying

Free DVLA records only confirm roadworthiness. Protect yourself against active finance repossession, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage fraud with an official Experian check.

✓ One-off payment (no subscription)✓ Instant on screen + PDF emailed✓ Official Experian registry✓ Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cards

Data provided by Experian

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence

Estimate current market value

Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.

B490 BYD Mileage History

20/06/202341,789 mi
27/06/202341,791 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 107 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

B490 BYD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 10 Sept 2026, 09:43

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Rover Mini (B490 BYD) between June 2023 and June 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached hub nut locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.

PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY