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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc

L21 CHEMOT history

L21 CHE is a black diesel MINI Cooper first used on 29 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 59,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L21 CHE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
59,409 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 CHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 CHE was last recorded at 59,409 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 5,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,856 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,553 miles
Average per year
4,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,409 miles
  • 2025 – 53,856 miles
  • 2024 – 48,984 miles
  • 2023 – 44,051 miles
  • 2022 – 37,981 miles
  • 2021 – 29,485 miles
  • 2020 – 27,862 miles
  • 2019 – 25,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,409 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside rear tyre worn slight on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 18 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,409 miles (+5,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    59,409 miles
    Test number
    982903684630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass53,856 miles (+4,872)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    53,856 miles
    Test number
    592916732495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,984 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,984 miles
    Test number
    122824004436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,051 miles (+6,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    44,051 miles
    Test number
    615692960954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass37,981 miles (+8,496)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,981 miles
    Test number
    961210806982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass29,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,485 miles
    Test number
    238745994212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail29,485 miles (+1,623)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,485 miles
    Test number
    228720523399
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass27,862 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    27,862 miles
    Test number
    712464574312
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn slight on inner edge

  9. Fail27,862 miles (+2,179)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,862 miles
    Test number
    150425173365
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn slight on inner edge

  10. Pass25,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    25,683 miles
    Test number
    894494376189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 CHE

Does L21 CHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 CHE is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 CHE?
The MOT on L21 CHE is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 CHE done?
L21 CHE was recorded at 59,409 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,799 miles a year.
Has L21 CHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 CHE has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L21 CHE 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 L21 CHE find?
L21 CHE passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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