MINI
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc
1985JMOT history
1985J is a grey petrol MINI first used on 10 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,158 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 86,158 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,186 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 1985J
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 10 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
1985J was last recorded at 86,158 miles on 13 May 2026, 804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,354 miles · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 804 miles
- Average per year
- 4,186 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,158 miles
- 2025 – 85,354 miles
- 2024 – 80,040 miles
- 2023 – 73,575 miles
- 2021 – 72,476 miles
- 2020 – 68,533 miles
- 2019 – 63,214 miles
- 2018 – 56,914 miles
- 2017 – 50,759 miles
- 2016 – 41,742 miles
- 2015 – 31,326 miles
- 2014 – 29,695 miles
- 2013 – 27,810 miles
- 2012 – 26,468 miles
- 2011 – 24,116 miles
- 2010 – 20,652 miles
- 2009 – 17,352 miles
- 2008 – 12,845 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,158 miles
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from mid pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot showing signs of starting to split.
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 6 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,158 miles (+804)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 86,158 miles
- Test number
- 616778265330
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass85,354 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 85,354 miles
- Test number
- 962585023178
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,347 miles (+5,307)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,347 miles
- Test number
- 563175558166
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,040 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2025
- Odometer
- 80,040 miles
- Test number
- 806873786827
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot showing signs of starting to split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,036 miles (+6,461)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,036 miles
- Test number
- 424821764527
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot showing signs of starting to split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from mid pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass73,575 miles (+1,099)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 73,575 miles
- Test number
- 518221441264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,476 miles (+3,943)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 72,476 miles
- Test number
- 514376562423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,533 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 68,533 miles
- Test number
- 677300598720
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail68,533 miles (+5,319)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,533 miles
- Test number
- 801628586918
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,214 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 63,214 miles
- Test number
- 414965247998
- AdvisorySlight leak from exhaust
Fail63,214 miles (+6,300)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,214 miles
- Test number
- 923285321803
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySlight leak from exhaust
Pass56,914 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 56,914 miles
- Test number
- 595300339454
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail56,907 miles (+6,148)3 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,907 miles
- Test number
- 394671007159
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass50,759 miles (+9,017)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 50,759 miles
- Test number
- 863252953692
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass41,742 miles (+10,416)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 41,742 miles
- Test number
- 996484917504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,326 miles (+1,631)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 31,326 miles
- Test number
- 761278624829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,695 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 29,695 miles
- Test number
- 725244314338
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracked
- NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated
Fail29,695 miles (+1,885)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,695 miles
- Test number
- 448562714436
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracked
- NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated
Pass27,810 miles (+1,342)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 27,810 miles
- Test number
- 356403103346
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracked
Pass26,468 miles (+2,352)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 26,468 miles
- Test number
- 148394912340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteRear tyres perished and cracked
Pass24,116 miles (+3,464)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 24,116 miles
- Test number
- 438113411372
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass20,652 miles (+3,300)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 20,652 miles
- Test number
- 282684010391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,352 miles (+4,507)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 17,352 miles
- Test number
- 882484719355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,845 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 12,845 miles
- Test number
- 553161718371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 1985J
- What vehicle is registration 1985J currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 1985J on a grey petrol MINI first used on 10 Dec 2005. 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 1985J currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1985J is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 1985J?
- The MOT on 1985J is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 1985J done?
- 1985J was recorded at 86,158 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 4,186 miles a year.
- Has 1985J ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 1985J has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on 1985J 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 1985J find?
- 1985J passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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