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Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

J9 MGCMOT history

J9 MGC is a red petrol MINI first used on 19 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

J9 MGC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
115,403 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 MGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 MGC was last recorded at 115,403 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 3,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,771 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,632 miles
Average per year
3,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,403 miles
  • 2025 – 111,771 miles
  • 2023 – 110,131 miles
  • 2021 – 109,687 miles
  • 2020 – 109,609 miles
  • 2018 – 103,763 miles
  • 2017 – 99,697 miles
  • 2016 – 93,223 miles
  • 2015 – 82,670 miles
  • 2014 – 76,633 miles
  • 2013 – 73,246 miles
  • 2012 – 70,307 miles
  • 2011 – 65,010 miles
  • 2010 – 60,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,403 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator warning lamp on
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
  • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from both clamps

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,403 miles (+3,632)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    115,403 miles
    Test number
    265958502169
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear indicator warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass111,771 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,771 miles
    Test number
    676169651856
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

  3. Fail111,768 miles (+1,637)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,768 miles
    Test number
    280040282363
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to excessive binding (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

  4. Pass110,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    110,131 miles
    Test number
    310644595375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,131 miles (+444)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,131 miles
    Test number
    194228934307
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,687 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,687 miles
    Test number
    264701585677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,609 miles
    Test number
    751568471990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,609 miles (+54)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,609 miles
    Test number
    990983354729
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass109,555 miles (+5,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,555 miles
    Test number
    565662193580
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass103,763 miles (+4,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    103,763 miles
    Test number
    609484556159
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass99,697 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,697 miles
    Test number
    606271656344
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from both clamps (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryStone chips in front screen
    • AdvisoryUnable to check boot inner floor due to items in boot

  12. Fail99,694 miles (+6,471)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,694 miles
    Test number
    547719583221
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from both clamps (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps corroded
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryStone chips in front screen
    • AdvisoryUnable to check boot inner floor due to items in boot

  13. Pass93,223 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,223 miles
    Test number
    913017408397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,213 miles (+10,543)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,213 miles
    Test number
    383878369869
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,670 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,670 miles
    Test number
    798666085054
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail82,670 miles (+6,037)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,670 miles
    Test number
    916826085083
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass76,633 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,633 miles
    Test number
    109804164021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,246 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,246 miles
    Test number
    716404893022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,307 miles (+5,297)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,307 miles
    Test number
    966236792046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,010 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,010 miles
    Test number
    236647211079
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail65,010 miles (+4,303)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,010 miles
    Test number
    877237011011
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass60,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,707 miles
    Test number
    304555010032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 MGC

Does J9 MGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 MGC is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 MGC?
The MOT on J9 MGC is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 MGC done?
J9 MGC was recorded at 115,403 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 3,420 miles a year.
Has J9 MGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 MGC has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on J9 MGC 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 J9 MGC find?
J9 MGC passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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