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Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,496 cc

L21 TAKMOT history

L21 TAK is a black diesel MINI Cooper first used on 19 Aug 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 67,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,690 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 TAK
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
19 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 TAK was last recorded at 67,690 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 3,251 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,439 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,251 miles
Average per year
6,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,690 miles
  • 2025 – 64,439 miles
  • 2024 – 61,085 miles
  • 2023 – 56,603 miles
  • 2022 – 49,280 miles
  • 2021 – 45,946 miles
  • 2020 – 37,596 miles
  • 2019 – 24,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,690 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

9 tests since 1 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,690 miles (+3,251)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,690 miles
    Test number
    280317431506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,439 miles (+3,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    64,439 miles
    Test number
    978817877598
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass61,085 miles (+4,482)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    61,085 miles
    Test number
    320464242630
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- very close (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass56,603 miles (+7,323)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    56,603 miles
    Test number
    262072573547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,280 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    49,280 miles
    Test number
    169823766750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,946 miles (+8,350)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,946 miles
    Test number
    548191768520
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass37,596 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,596 miles
    Test number
    134232689334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Fail37,594 miles (+12,670)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,594 miles
    Test number
    724471324075
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass24,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    24,924 miles
    Test number
    364453766815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 TAK

Does L21 TAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 TAK is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 TAK?
The MOT on L21 TAK is valid until 12 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 TAK done?
L21 TAK was recorded at 67,690 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 6,164 miles a year.
Has L21 TAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 TAK has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L21 TAK 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 TAK find?
L21 TAK passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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