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Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L18 RWMMOT history

L18 RWM is a red petrol MINI first used on 29 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 62,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

L18 RWM red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
62,761 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 RWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 RWM was last recorded at 62,761 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 4,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,817 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,944 miles
Average per year
4,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,761 miles
  • 2024 – 57,817 miles
  • 2023 – 53,381 miles
  • 2022 – 48,717 miles
  • 2021 – 42,553 miles
  • 2020 – 37,691 miles
  • 2018 – 23,371 miles
  • 2017 – 20,646 miles
  • 2016 – 15,580 miles
  • 2015 – 9,241 miles
  • 2014 – 7,519 miles
  • 2013 – 6,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,761 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,761 miles (+4,944)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,761 miles
    Test number
    197547922479
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass57,817 miles (+4,436)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    57,817 miles
    Test number
    602087985027
    • AdvisoryBrake servo function slightly impaired
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine sump slightly damaged (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside outer casing damaged (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass53,381 miles (+4,664)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,381 miles
    Test number
    316764486469
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass48,717 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    48,717 miles
    Test number
    381742343083
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive @ sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail48,716 miles (+6,163)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,716 miles
    Test number
    590863732977
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive @ sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass42,553 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,553 miles
    Test number
    719670707428
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail42,553 miles (+4,862)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,553 miles
    Test number
    662815856793
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass37,691 miles (+14,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    37,691 miles
    Test number
    497161961732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass23,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    23,371 miles
    Test number
    885032711359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail23,371 miles (+2,725)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,371 miles
    Test number
    361617494720
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass20,646 miles (+5,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    20,646 miles
    Test number
    847110848377
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres split and perished on outer sidewalls

  12. Pass15,580 miles (+6,339)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    15,580 miles
    Test number
    990154005843
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn outer edges adv tracking check
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mount starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished on outer side wall

  13. Pass9,241 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    9,241 miles
    Test number
    645654344603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass7,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    7,519 miles
    Test number
    698994054204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail7,519 miles (+1,441)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,519 miles
    Test number
    516974554239
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass6,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    6,078 miles
    Test number
    316357083246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 RWM

Does L18 RWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 RWM is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L18 RWM?
The MOT on L18 RWM is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 RWM done?
L18 RWM was recorded at 62,761 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 4,717 miles a year.
Has L18 RWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 RWM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 RWM 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 RWM find?
L18 RWM passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 10 advisories: front coil spring corroded nearside and offside; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside, and 7 more.

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