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MINI Cooper

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,496 cc

L1 VBRMOT history

L1 VBR is a blue diesel MINI Cooper first used on 25 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 72,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,787 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 VBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 VBR was last recorded at 72,787 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 14,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,310 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
14,477 miles
Average per year
6,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,787 miles
  • 2025 – 58,310 miles
  • 2024 – 55,606 miles
  • 2023 – 54,197 miles
  • 2022 – 51,272 miles
  • 2021 – 47,225 miles
  • 2020 – 43,624 miles
  • 2019 – 36,544 miles
  • 2018 – 26,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,787 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,787 miles (+14,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,787 miles
    Test number
    293402209483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush perishing and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass58,310 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    58,310 miles
    Test number
    684402107341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,606 miles (+1,409)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    55,606 miles
    Test number
    902481719731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass54,197 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    54,197 miles
    Test number
    939108112374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    51,272 miles
    Test number
    290137478021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,272 miles (+4,047)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,272 miles
    Test number
    700367581274
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass47,225 miles (+3,601)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    47,225 miles
    Test number
    430300029230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,624 miles (+7,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    43,624 miles
    Test number
    180976807600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing slightly on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass36,544 miles (+9,960)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,544 miles
    Test number
    192024878665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    26,584 miles
    Test number
    870110979677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 VBR

Does L1 VBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 VBR is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 VBR?
The MOT on L1 VBR is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 VBR done?
L1 VBR was recorded at 72,787 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 6,055 miles a year.
Has L1 VBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 VBR has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L1 VBR 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 VBR find?
L1 VBR passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush perishing and splitting; offside front lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush perishing and splitting.

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