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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

J9 TLHMOT history

J9 TLH is a grey petrol MINI first used on 2 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

J9 TLH grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,115 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 TLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 TLH was last recorded at 121,115 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,113 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,115 miles
  • 2025 – 112,609 miles
  • 2023 – 107,935 miles
  • 2022 – 104,810 miles
  • 2021 – 100,435 miles
  • 2019 – 93,586 miles
  • 2018 – 87,920 miles
  • 2017 – 82,500 miles
  • 2016 – 77,080 miles
  • 2015 – 72,146 miles
  • 2014 – 68,525 miles
  • 2013 – 57,139 miles
  • 2011 – 46,682 miles
  • 2010 – 35,141 miles
  • 2009 – 22,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,115 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,115 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,115 miles
    Test number
    947785127567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,113 miles (+8,504)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,113 miles
    Test number
    624121301730
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass112,609 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,609 miles
    Test number
    576327231266
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail112,603 miles (+4,668)1 dangerous5 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,603 miles
    Test number
    425247476519
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass107,935 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    107,935 miles
    Test number
    258485004785
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs lipped and worn
    • AdvisorySteering rack play detected
  6. Fail107,933 miles (+3,123)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,933 miles
    Test number
    499505795038
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs lipped and worn
    • AdvisorySteering rack play detected
  7. Pass104,810 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,810 miles
    Test number
    395064936146
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail104,804 miles (+4,369)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,804 miles
    Test number
    319334248380
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass100,435 miles (+6,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,435 miles
    Test number
    534670405736
    • AdvisoryFuel cap rubber is perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe is rusty
    • AdvisorySlight power steering leak
  10. Pass93,586 miles (+154)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,586 miles
    Test number
    134786507458
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has circumferential cracking and is worn on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Fail93,432 miles (+254)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,432 miles
    Test number
    847072147464
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring starting to perish
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has circumferential cracking and is worn on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  12. Fail93,178 miles (+5,258)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,178 miles
    Test number
    492690233954
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn uneven across rear axle
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass87,920 miles (+5,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,920 miles
    Test number
    326733929035
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn low to legal limit 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm
  14. Pass82,500 miles (+5,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,500 miles
    Test number
    455819863735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Pass77,080 miles (+128)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,080 miles
    Test number
    494820311217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Metal brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Metal brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear silencer support mountings incomplete
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  16. Fail76,952 miles (+4,806)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,952 miles
    Test number
    246550361886
    • FailureRear Upper Stop lamp not working Brake light (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Metal brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Metal brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear silencer support mountings incomplete
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  17. Pass72,146 miles (+3,621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,146 miles
    Test number
    846614685091
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass68,525 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,525 miles
    Test number
    509270894035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteWipers smear screen slightly and off side starting to split at ends
  19. Fail68,525 miles (+11,386)2 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,525 miles
    Test number
    396050994045
    • 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteWipers smear screen slightly and off side starting to split at ends
  20. Pass57,139 miles (+10,457)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,139 miles
    Test number
    828142183021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,682 miles (+11,541)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,682 miles
    Test number
    746713941215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,141 miles (+12,586)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,141 miles
    Test number
    231727140267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,555 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    22,555 miles
    Test number
    383905349406
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNumber plate cracked
  24. Fail22,555 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,555 miles
    Test number
    341815749448
    • FailureRear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCoolant level very low
    • NoteNumber plate cracked
    • NoteRear brake disks lipped and corroding

Questions about J9 TLH

Does J9 TLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 TLH is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 TLH?
The MOT on J9 TLH is valid until 14 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 TLH done?
J9 TLH was recorded at 121,115 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 6,021 miles a year.
Has J9 TLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 TLH has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 TLH 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 TLH find?
J9 TLH passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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