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Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,600 cc

L21 CPWMOT history

L21 CPW is a blue petrol MINI first used on 8 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 92,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

L21 CPW blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
92,360 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 CPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
8 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 CPW was last recorded at 92,360 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,356 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,360 miles
  • 2024 – 87,015 miles
  • 2023 – 84,107 miles
  • 2022 – 80,640 miles
  • 2021 – 78,062 miles
  • 2020 – 75,820 miles
  • 2019 – 68,224 miles
  • 2018 – 62,659 miles
  • 2017 – 55,327 miles
  • 2016 – 37,464 miles
  • 2015 – 28,514 miles
  • 2014 – 18,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,360 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link rubbing on drive shaftRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 30 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,360 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,360 miles
    Test number
    680583670144
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link rubbing on drive shaft
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail92,356 miles (+5,341)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,356 miles
    Test number
    455968923579
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar link rubbing on drive shaft
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass87,015 miles (+2,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    87,015 miles
    Test number
    186099985575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass84,107 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,107 miles
    Test number
    393479895137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,640 miles (+2,578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,640 miles
    Test number
    617839250915
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass78,062 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,062 miles
    Test number
    257523917492
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail78,052 miles (+2,232)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,052 miles
    Test number
    923879455709
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass75,820 miles (+7,596)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,820 miles
    Test number
    411160196043
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass68,224 miles (+5,565)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,224 miles
    Test number
    697194862554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,659 miles
    Test number
    325928308109
    • 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))
  11. Fail62,659 miles (+7,332)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,659 miles
    Test number
    917472100296
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  12. Pass55,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,327 miles
    Test number
    769058586464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,327 miles (+4,318)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,327 miles
    Test number
    961057330121
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Pass51,009 miles (+13,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,009 miles
    Test number
    416401359526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass37,464 miles (+8,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,464 miles
    Test number
    546817647761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre sawtoothed.
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing but still clearing screen effectively.
  16. Pass28,514 miles (+9,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,514 miles
    Test number
    386211465136
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Fail18,739 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,739 miles
    Test number
    228881484160
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
  18. Pass18,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,739 miles
    Test number
    736691984131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 CPW

Does L21 CPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 CPW is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 CPW?
The MOT on L21 CPW is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 CPW done?
L21 CPW was recorded at 92,360 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 6,461 miles a year.
Has L21 CPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 CPW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L21 CPW 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 CPW find?
L21 CPW passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti roll bar link rubbing on drive shaft, and 3 more.

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