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Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

L18 AMSMOT history

L18 AMS is a blue petrol MINI first used on 16 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,564 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

L18 AMS blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,564 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 AMS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 AMS was last recorded at 82,564 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 2,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,408 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,156 miles
Average per year
3,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,564 miles
  • 2025 – 80,408 miles
  • 2024 – 78,156 miles
  • 2023 – 73,982 miles
  • 2020 – 71,760 miles
  • 2018 – 71,120 miles
  • 2017 – 66,854 miles
  • 2016 – 62,904 miles
  • 2015 – 58,608 miles
  • 2014 – 54,968 miles
  • 2013 – 46,574 miles
  • 2012 – 37,957 miles
  • 2011 – 35,684 miles
  • 2010 – 31,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,564 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,564 miles (+2,156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,564 miles
    Test number
    188144780601
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,408 miles (+2,252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,408 miles
    Test number
    988025941556
    • 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass78,156 miles (+4,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,156 miles
    Test number
    298023791342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass73,982 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    73,982 miles
    Test number
    393976795912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,760 miles (+640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,760 miles
    Test number
    947178493495
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened shocker slight leak (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass71,120 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,120 miles
    Test number
    276578414376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail71,119 miles (+4,265)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,119 miles
    Test number
    552170446660
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass66,854 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,854 miles
    Test number
    308864038367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail66,853 miles (+3,949)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,853 miles
    Test number
    966929191169
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  10. Pass62,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,904 miles
    Test number
    624242617190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,904 miles (+52)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,904 miles
    Test number
    809849546151
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Fail62,852 miles (+4,244)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,852 miles
    Test number
    415357338632
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBattery hold down device not working but battery supported in scuttle area.

  13. Pass58,608 miles (+3,640)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,608 miles
    Test number
    738350345068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,968 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,968 miles
    Test number
    137005234490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail54,968 miles (+8,394)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,968 miles
    Test number
    456035734018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail46,574 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,574 miles
    Test number
    259162333037
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,574 miles (+8,617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    46,574 miles
    Test number
    385052433065
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass37,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,957 miles
    Test number
    796615742076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,957 miles (+2,273)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,957 miles
    Test number
    818775842031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass35,684 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,684 miles
    Test number
    617774871185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,521 miles
    Test number
    303750690146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 AMS

Does L18 AMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 AMS is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 AMS?
The MOT on L18 AMS is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 AMS done?
L18 AMS was recorded at 82,564 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,186 miles a year.
Has L18 AMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 AMS has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on L18 AMS 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 L18 AMS find?
L18 AMS passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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