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Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L21 CUBMOT history

L21 CUB is a grey petrol MINI first used on 7 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L21 CUB grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,711 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 CUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 CUB was last recorded at 97,711 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,711 miles · 30 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,711 miles
  • 2025 – 88,977 miles
  • 2024 – 81,045 miles
  • 2023 – 66,607 miles
  • 2022 – 66,509 miles
  • 2020 – 64,949 miles
  • 2019 – 57,521 miles
  • 2018 – 50,276 miles
  • 2017 – 37,868 miles
  • 2016 – 34,733 miles
  • 2015 – 30,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,711 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,711 miles
    Test number
    436952458066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,711 miles (+8,734)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,711 miles
    Test number
    361363901408
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass88,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,977 miles
    Test number
    313635999116
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail88,977 miles (+7,932)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,977 miles
    Test number
    266066868545
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass81,045 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,045 miles
    Test number
    338609892820
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has an object in the side
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail81,045 miles (+14,438)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,045 miles
    Test number
    689010010814
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has an object in the side
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass66,607 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,607 miles
    Test number
    790768156265
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    66,509 miles
    Test number
    156568592230
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  9. Fail66,509 miles (+1,560)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,509 miles
    Test number
    449019090808
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  10. Pass64,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,949 miles
    Test number
    588929869138
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Fail64,949 miles (+7,428)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,949 miles
    Test number
    539207621968
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  12. Pass57,521 miles (+7,245)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,521 miles
    Test number
    194365768179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,276 miles (+8,019)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,276 miles
    Test number
    154916188852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,257 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    42,257 miles
    Test number
    193993046358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,868 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,868 miles
    Test number
    656341665611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,733 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,733 miles
    Test number
    564394884625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,732 miles (+4,495)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,732 miles
    Test number
    629328800691
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass30,237 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,237 miles
    Test number
    425104485191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail30,206 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,206 miles
    Test number
    266634075494
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass30,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,206 miles
    Test number
    289274475440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 CUB

Does L21 CUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 CUB is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 CUB?
The MOT on L21 CUB is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 CUB done?
L21 CUB was recorded at 97,711 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,079 miles a year.
Has L21 CUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 CUB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L21 CUB 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 CUB find?
L21 CUB passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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