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MINI Cooper S

Orange · Petrol · 2014 · 1,998 cc

L18 NMJMOT history

L18 NMJ is an orange petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 9 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 87,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,930 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 NMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
9 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 NMJ was last recorded at 87,930 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 4,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,479 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,451 miles
Average per year
5,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,930 miles
  • 2025 – 83,479 miles
  • 2024 – 79,308 miles
  • 2023 – 74,438 miles
  • 2022 – 69,522 miles
  • 2021 – 63,653 miles
  • 2020 – 58,527 miles
  • 2019 – 53,569 miles
  • 2018 – 46,241 miles
  • 2017 – 39,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,930 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,930 miles (+4,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,930 miles
    Test number
    378608758048
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,479 miles (+4,171)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    83,479 miles
    Test number
    876492963781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass79,308 miles (+4,870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,308 miles
    Test number
    379265853873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,438 miles (+4,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,438 miles
    Test number
    505499697305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread cracked/perished & sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass69,522 miles (+5,869)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,522 miles
    Test number
    307867305054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass63,653 miles (+5,126)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,653 miles
    Test number
    793599332019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,527 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,527 miles
    Test number
    283549587230
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail58,527 miles (+4,958)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,527 miles
    Test number
    747920926462
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass53,569 miles (+7,328)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,569 miles
    Test number
    705511860797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,241 miles (+6,624)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    46,241 miles
    Test number
    689466190966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,617 miles
    Test number
    623906448219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 NMJ

Does L18 NMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 NMJ is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 NMJ?
The MOT on L18 NMJ is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 NMJ done?
L18 NMJ was recorded at 87,930 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 5,400 miles a year.
Has L18 NMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 NMJ has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on L18 NMJ 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 NMJ find?
L18 NMJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os.

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