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MINI John Cooper Works

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,998 cc

K90 ELFMOT history

K90 ELF is a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 23 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 110,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
110,498 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,749 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K90 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
23 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K90 ELF was last recorded at 110,498 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,490 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
9,749 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,498 miles
  • 2025 – 98,946 miles
  • 2024 – 87,133 miles
  • 2023 – 78,554 miles
  • 2022 – 69,027 miles
  • 2021 – 59,606 miles
  • 2020 – 51,635 miles
  • 2019 – 42,281 miles
  • 2018 – 32,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,498 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes plastic sheathing swollen not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

13 tests since 13 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,498 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    110,498 miles
    Test number
    958958521118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes plastic sheathing swollen not excessive
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded not excessive

  2. Fail110,490 miles (+11,544)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,490 miles
    Test number
    291970950969
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel slightly tight to turn not binding time of test
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes plastic sheathing swollen not excessive
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded not excessive

  3. Pass98,946 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,946 miles
    Test number
    329833848606
    • AdvisoryParking brake just passed may benefit from some attention
    • AdvisoryWipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

  4. Fail98,940 miles (+11,807)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,940 miles
    Test number
    443483897552
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm/slightly distorted (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just passed may benefit from some attention
    • AdvisoryWipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

  5. Pass87,133 miles (+8,579)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    87,133 miles
    Test number
    738315411140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass78,554 miles (+9,527)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    78,554 miles
    Test number
    942549009967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    687031550476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,027 miles (+9,421)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    597691487743
    • MajorEmissions not tested EML ON AND CAR IDLING TO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  9. Pass59,606 miles (+7,971)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,606 miles
    Test number
    867611354755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,635 miles (+9,354)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,635 miles
    Test number
    711738261381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,281 miles (+9,638)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    42,281 miles
    Test number
    187235573436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    32,643 miles
    Test number
    143346066177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail32,643 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,643 miles
    Test number
    218687681601
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Questions about K90 ELF

Does K90 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K90 ELF is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K90 ELF?
The MOT on K90 ELF is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K90 ELF done?
K90 ELF was recorded at 110,498 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 9,749 miles a year.
Has K90 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K90 ELF has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K90 ELF 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 K90 ELF find?
K90 ELF passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; various brake pipes plastic sheathing swollen not excessive; various suspension components corroded not excessive.

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