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MINI Cooper S

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L18 LWLMOT history

L18 LWL is a black petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 12 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 33,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

L18 LWL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
33,457 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 LWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 LWL was last recorded at 33,457 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
32,677 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
780 miles
Average per year
1,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,457 miles
  • 2025 – 32,677 miles
  • 2024 – 31,481 miles
  • 2023 – 30,616 miles
  • 2022 – 29,794 miles
  • 2021 – 28,426 miles
  • 2020 – 27,282 miles
  • 2019 – 25,812 miles
  • 2018 – 24,043 miles
  • 2017 – 22,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,457 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,457 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    33,457 miles
    Test number
    142301727290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    32,677 miles
    Test number
    808796853787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail32,677 miles (+1,196)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,677 miles
    Test number
    917893979530
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass31,481 miles (+865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    31,481 miles
    Test number
    995247353797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass30,616 miles (+822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    30,616 miles
    Test number
    883251616639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF/NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass29,794 miles (+1,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    29,794 miles
    Test number
    983681409176
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers undertrays fitted

  7. Pass28,426 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    28,426 miles
    Test number
    230856085553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,282 miles (+1,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    27,282 miles
    Test number
    274579619235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass25,812 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,812 miles
    Test number
    384819469514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

  10. Fail25,812 miles (+1,769)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,812 miles
    Test number
    152113473265
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

  11. Pass24,043 miles (+1,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,043 miles
    Test number
    529692061635
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted unable to fully test some items

  12. Pass22,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,485 miles
    Test number
    293934640503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 LWL

Does L18 LWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 LWL is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 LWL?
The MOT on L18 LWL is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 LWL done?
L18 LWL was recorded at 33,457 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 1,176 miles a year.
Has L18 LWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 LWL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 LWL 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 LWL find?
L18 LWL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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