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MINI Countryman Cooper D Auto

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L1 CYLMOT history

L1 CYL is a white diesel MINI Countryman Cooper D Auto first used on 11 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 116,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

L1 CYL white MINI Countryman – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,831 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,006 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 CYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Countryman Cooper D Auto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 CYL was last recorded at 116,831 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 6,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,201 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,630 miles
Average per year
7,006 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,831 miles
  • 2025 – 110,201 miles
  • 2024 – 109,528 miles
  • 2023 – 100,069 miles
  • 2022 – 94,346 miles
  • 2020 – 83,305 miles
  • 2019 – 73,849 miles
  • 2018 – 66,816 miles
  • 2017 – 60,063 miles
  • 2016 – 51,181 miles
  • 2015 – 37,708 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,831 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,831 miles (+6,630)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,831 miles
    Test number
    398292088678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass110,201 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    110,201 miles
    Test number
    842447383407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail110,200 miles (+672)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,200 miles
    Test number
    761736089397
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass109,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,528 miles
    Test number
    390733856657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,528 miles (+9,459)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,528 miles
    Test number
    394373054178
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass100,069 miles (+5,723)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,069 miles
    Test number
    298094482192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass94,346 miles (+11,041)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,346 miles
    Test number
    229893316193
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass83,305 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,305 miles
    Test number
    879096006164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail83,303 miles (+9,454)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,303 miles
    Test number
    759400215900
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass73,849 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,849 miles
    Test number
    768664944727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail73,849 miles (+7,033)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,849 miles
    Test number
    204990536374
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass66,816 miles (+6,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    66,816 miles
    Test number
    713652931894
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass60,063 miles (+8,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,063 miles
    Test number
    857456652547
    • AdvisoryItem removed from screen prior to test

  14. Pass51,181 miles (+13,473)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,181 miles
    Test number
    723905367488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,708 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    37,708 miles
    Test number
    887209715191
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low on edges

Questions about L1 CYL

Does L1 CYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 CYL is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 CYL?
The MOT on L1 CYL is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 CYL done?
L1 CYL was recorded at 116,831 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 7,006 miles a year.
Has L1 CYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 CYL has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 CYL 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 CYL find?
L1 CYL passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all.

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