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Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

L18 MSRMOT history

L18 MSR is a silver diesel MINI Cooper first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 205,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

L18 MSR silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
205,387 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MSR was last recorded at 205,387 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 11,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,928 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,459 miles
Average per year
11,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,387 miles
  • 2025 – 193,928 miles
  • 2024 – 183,324 miles
  • 2023 – 174,432 miles
  • 2022 – 168,048 miles
  • 2021 – 162,808 miles
  • 2019 – 156,734 miles
  • 2018 – 145,174 miles
  • 2017 – 132,512 miles
  • 2016 – 113,653 miles
  • 2015 – 90,885 miles
  • 2014 – 79,071 miles
  • 2013 – 66,935 miles
  • 2012 – 53,779 miles
  • 2011 – 39,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,387 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,387 miles (+11,459)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    205,387 miles
    Test number
    524083627386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass193,928 miles (+10,604)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    193,928 miles
    Test number
    991873050987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,324 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    183,324 miles
    Test number
    572272724998
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail183,323 miles (+8,891)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,323 miles
    Test number
    640341193313
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass174,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    174,432 miles
    Test number
    418980804042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail174,432 miles (+6,384)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,432 miles
    Test number
    932701073138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass168,048 miles (+5,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    168,048 miles
    Test number
    334159830774
    • Advisory3rd brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass162,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,808 miles
    Test number
    200867991327
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySmall crack in windscreen

  9. Fail162,808 miles (+6,074)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,808 miles
    Test number
    674942914590
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySmall crack in windscreen

  10. Pass156,734 miles (+11,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    156,734 miles
    Test number
    513799503914
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass145,174 miles (+12,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    145,174 miles
    Test number
    528522268802
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Pass132,512 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    132,512 miles
    Test number
    949217381367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail132,509 miles (+18,856)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,509 miles
    Test number
    145443770315
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass113,653 miles (+22,768)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    113,653 miles
    Test number
    287951408347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,885 miles2 repaired1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,885 miles
    Test number
    618791035101
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on both edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre mis-shapen on inner edge
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass90,885 miles (+11,814)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,885 miles
    Test number
    838551535171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on both edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre mis-shapen on inner edge
    • NoteOuter sill covers fitted
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass79,071 miles (+12,136)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,071 miles
    Test number
    847028954043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass66,935 miles (+13,156)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,935 miles
    Test number
    948893663057
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly out of shape

  19. Pass53,779 miles (+14,315)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,779 miles
    Test number
    186832962418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,464 miles
    Test number
    215731761054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 MSR

Does L18 MSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MSR is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 MSR?
The MOT on L18 MSR is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 MSR done?
L18 MSR was recorded at 205,387 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 11,157 miles a year.
Has L18 MSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MSR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 MSR 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 MSR find?
L18 MSR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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