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MINI John Cooper Works

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

B9 LAFMOT history

B9 LAF is a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 4 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 81,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,442 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B9 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
4 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

B9 LAF was last recorded at 81,442 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 4,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,383 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,059 miles
Average per year
6,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,442 miles
  • 2025 – 77,383 miles
  • 2024 – 74,256 miles
  • 2023 – 69,278 miles
  • 2022 – 62,099 miles
  • 2021 – 54,993 miles
  • 2020 – 50,792 miles
  • 2019 – 43,374 miles
  • 2018 – 31,872 miles
  • 2017 – 19,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,442 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tested in a wet condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,442 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,442 miles
    Test number
    868829257841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,383 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,383 miles
    Test number
    698618640930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,256 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,256 miles
    Test number
    346629734837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,278 miles (+7,179)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,278 miles
    Test number
    838676373263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,099 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    62,099 miles
    Test number
    601240158809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,993 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,993 miles
    Test number
    864981562979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail54,986 miles (+4,194)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,986 miles
    Test number
    192569116626
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass50,792 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,792 miles
    Test number
    801332994133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,787 miles (+7,413)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,787 miles
    Test number
    814959575843
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass43,374 miles (+11,502)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,374 miles
    Test number
    561639860141
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass31,872 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,872 miles
    Test number
    183851968151
    • AdvisoryTested in a wet condition
  12. Fail31,871 miles (+12,354)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,871 miles
    Test number
    493594274078
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTested in a wet condition
  13. Pass19,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    19,517 miles
    Test number
    512017016731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,517 miles (+1,146)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,517 miles
    Test number
    756085855669
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  15. Pass18,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    18,371 miles
    Test number
    302838586076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B9 LAF

Does B9 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B9 LAF is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on B9 LAF?
The MOT on B9 LAF is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has B9 LAF done?
B9 LAF was recorded at 81,442 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 6,826 miles a year.
Has B9 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B9 LAF has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on B9 LAF 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 B9 LAF find?
B9 LAF passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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