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White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

2987 JNMOT history

2987 JN is a white petrol MINI first used on 26 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 117,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

2987 JN white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,996 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2987 JN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2987 JN was last recorded at 117,996 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 3,806 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,190 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,806 miles
Average per year
6,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,996 miles
  • 2025 – 114,190 miles
  • 2024 – 110,252 miles
  • 2023 – 105,334 miles
  • 2022 – 100,143 miles
  • 2021 – 93,257 miles
  • 2020 – 85,737 miles
  • 2019 – 74,570 miles
  • 2018 – 58,774 miles
  • 2017 – 54,340 miles
  • 2016 – 45,858 miles
  • 2015 – 39,930 miles
  • 2014 – 34,993 miles
  • 2013 – 26,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,996 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,996 miles (+3,806)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    117,996 miles
    Test number
    513812165938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass114,190 miles (+3,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,190 miles
    Test number
    949796103929
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass110,252 miles (+4,918)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,252 miles
    Test number
    903189749783
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,334 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,334 miles
    Test number
    608829706343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail105,332 miles (+5,189)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,332 miles
    Test number
    214470871594
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,143 miles (+6,886)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    100,143 miles
    Test number
    494066823691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass93,257 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,257 miles
    Test number
    416425128030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,255 miles (+7,518)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,255 miles
    Test number
    795748058311
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass85,737 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    85,737 miles
    Test number
    693488872212
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail85,737 miles (+11,167)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,737 miles
    Test number
    891485956054
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,570 miles (+15,796)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,570 miles
    Test number
    513372096219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,774 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    58,774 miles
    Test number
    809084221118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,753 miles (+4,413)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,753 miles
    Test number
    500846493797
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass54,340 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,340 miles
    Test number
    532438684526
    • 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)

  15. Fail54,340 miles (+8,482)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,340 miles
    Test number
    861535093338
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • 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)

  16. Pass45,858 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,858 miles
    Test number
    929414543528
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer edge starting to wear
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread&side wall starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer edge starting to wear
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread&side wall starting to crack

  17. Fail45,858 miles (+5,928)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,858 miles
    Test number
    754629587885
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer edge starting to wear
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread&side wall starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer edge starting to wear
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread&side wall starting to crack

  18. Pass39,930 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,930 miles
    Test number
    798121285182
    • NoteNearside and offside front wiper blades are split

  19. Fail39,930 miles (+4,937)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,930 miles
    Test number
    915891285189
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNearside and offside front wiper blades are split

  20. Pass34,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,993 miles
    Test number
    555160314299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,993 miles (+1,865)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,993 miles
    Test number
    516960314265
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass33,128 miles (+7,079)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,128 miles
    Test number
    559886874064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,049 miles
    Test number
    759290883052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2987 JN

What vehicle is registration 2987 JN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2987 JN on a white petrol MINI first used on 26 Mar 2010. 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 2987 JN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2987 JN is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2987 JN?
The MOT on 2987 JN is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2987 JN done?
2987 JN was recorded at 117,996 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 6,865 miles a year.
Has 2987 JN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2987 JN has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on 2987 JN 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 2987 JN find?
2987 JN passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut.

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