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Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,364 cc

L1 SVDMOT history

L1 SVD is a silver petrol MINI first used on 27 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 102,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,553 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 SVD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,364 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
27 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 SVD was last recorded at 102,553 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,595 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,958 miles
Average per year
5,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,553 miles
  • 2025 – 100,595 miles
  • 2024 – 100,191 miles
  • 2023 – 99,498 miles
  • 2022 – 98,731 miles
  • 2021 – 92,924 miles
  • 2020 – 80,359 miles
  • 2019 – 75,670 miles
  • 2018 – 66,478 miles
  • 2017 – 58,396 miles
  • 2016 – 54,863 miles
  • 2015 – 42,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,553 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on but new brakes fitted
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,553 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,553 miles
    Test number
    872953450780
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on but new brakes fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail102,553 miles (+1,958)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,553 miles
    Test number
    839646466822
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on but new brakes fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass100,595 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    100,595 miles
    Test number
    667455038077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,191 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,191 miles
    Test number
    589099162296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail100,191 miles (+693)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,191 miles
    Test number
    487107510733
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass99,498 miles (+767)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,498 miles
    Test number
    234618634643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass98,731 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,731 miles
    Test number
    606092154007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,701 miles (+5,777)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,701 miles
    Test number
    774124070080
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass92,924 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    92,924 miles
    Test number
    862575672954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail92,924 miles (+12,565)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,924 miles
    Test number
    533019613205
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass80,359 miles (+4,689)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    80,359 miles
    Test number
    283441832304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass75,670 miles (+9,192)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,670 miles
    Test number
    205328769758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,478 miles (+8,082)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,478 miles
    Test number
    870602536157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass58,396 miles (+3,533)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,396 miles
    Test number
    322632537447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,863 miles (+12,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,863 miles
    Test number
    323962315310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass42,169 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,169 miles
    Test number
    805207155025
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L1 SVD

Does L1 SVD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 SVD is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 SVD?
The MOT on L1 SVD is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 SVD done?
L1 SVD was recorded at 102,553 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,539 miles a year.
Has L1 SVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 SVD has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 SVD 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 SVD find?
L1 SVD passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pad warning light on but new brakes fitted; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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