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MINI Cooper S

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L20 NOSMOT history

L20 NOS is a grey petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 17 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 59,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L20 NOS grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
59,753 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 NOS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 NOS was last recorded at 59,753 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 4,219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,534 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,219 miles
Average per year
3,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,753 miles
  • 2024 – 55,534 miles
  • 2023 – 51,295 miles
  • 2022 – 47,889 miles
  • 2021 – 44,593 miles
  • 2020 – 41,993 miles
  • 2019 – 38,918 miles
  • 2018 – 35,458 miles
  • 2017 – 31,861 miles
  • 2016 – 28,196 miles
  • 2015 – 24,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,753 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 18 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,753 miles (+4,219)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    59,753 miles
    Test number
    836328064138
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass55,534 miles (+4,239)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,534 miles
    Test number
    339133817529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    51,295 miles
    Test number
    973200188606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail51,295 miles (+3,406)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,295 miles
    Test number
    884194977900
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass47,889 miles (+3,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    47,889 miles
    Test number
    364551650979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass44,593 miles (+2,600)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    44,593 miles
    Test number
    250526280419
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass41,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    41,993 miles
    Test number
    611066994723
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  8. Fail41,993 miles (+3,075)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,993 miles
    Test number
    191975538039
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  9. Pass38,918 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    38,918 miles
    Test number
    184571418005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,458 miles (+3,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    35,458 miles
    Test number
    768680773079
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre started cracking

  11. Pass31,861 miles (+3,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    31,861 miles
    Test number
    277252785584
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass28,196 miles (+4,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    28,196 miles
    Test number
    223236318671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear cut in tyre

  13. Pass24,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    24,013 miles
    Test number
    271961333995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 NOS

Does L20 NOS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 NOS is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L20 NOS?
The MOT on L20 NOS is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 NOS done?
L20 NOS was recorded at 59,753 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,583 miles a year.
Has L20 NOS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 NOS has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L20 NOS 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 L20 NOS find?
L20 NOS passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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