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MINI Cooper Auto

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L1 CODMOT history

L1 COD is a white petrol MINI Cooper Auto first used on 19 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 81,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
81,036 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,382 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 COD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper Auto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 COD was last recorded at 81,036 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 7,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,308 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,728 miles
Average per year
6,382 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,036 miles
  • 2024 – 73,308 miles
  • 2023 – 66,006 miles
  • 2022 – 59,212 miles
  • 2021 – 50,472 miles
  • 2020 – 45,179 miles
  • 2019 – 42,521 miles
  • 2018 – 38,682 miles
  • 2017 – 34,629 miles
  • 2016 – 25,876 miles
  • 2015 – 16,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,036 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 7 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,036 miles (+7,728)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    81,036 miles
    Test number
    719214780546
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass73,308 miles (+7,302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,308 miles
    Test number
    197802331318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass66,006 miles (+6,794)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,006 miles
    Test number
    960763920266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass59,212 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,212 miles
    Test number
    391926991520
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail59,212 miles (+8,740)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,212 miles
    Test number
    695576762054
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass50,472 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,472 miles
    Test number
    960450386821
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge very worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail50,472 miles (+5,293)4 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,472 miles
    Test number
    575857865264
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb was fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge very worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge worn and 2.5mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass45,179 miles (+2,658)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    45,179 miles
    Test number
    261867642347
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass42,521 miles (+3,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,521 miles
    Test number
    381140668434
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass38,682 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    731796493223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  11. Fail38,682 miles (+4,053)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    213714798127
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  12. Pass34,629 miles (+8,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,629 miles
    Test number
    761372036535
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is bald on the inner and outer edges
  13. Pass25,876 miles (+9,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    25,876 miles
    Test number
    952436392641
    • AdvisoryFront and rear registration plate lettering are slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads are over half worn
  14. Pass16,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    16,705 miles
    Test number
    788410414629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 COD

Does L1 COD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 COD is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 COD?
The MOT on L1 COD is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 COD done?
L1 COD was recorded at 81,036 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 6,382 miles a year.
Has L1 COD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 COD has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L1 COD 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 L1 COD find?
L1 COD passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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