MINI Cooper S
Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc
L26 GCTMOT history
L26 GCT is a blue petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 53,185 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 53,185 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,377 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 GCT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper S
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 31 Mar 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 GCT was last recorded at 53,185 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 11,001 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 42,184 miles · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,001 miles
- Average per year
- 5,377 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,185 miles
- 2025 – 42,184 miles
- 2024 – 31,975 miles
- 2023 – 29,731 miles
- 2022 – 26,863 miles
- 2021 – 25,624 miles
- 2020 – 22,192 miles
- 2019 – 16,188 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing signs of cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing signs of cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
10 tests since 22 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,185 miles (+11,001)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 53,185 miles
- Test number
- 958142270666
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,184 miles (+33)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 42,184 miles
- Test number
- 196711962369
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing signs of cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing signs of cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake pedal has little reserve travel
Fail42,151 miles (+10,176)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,151 miles
- Test number
- 407596261631
- DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing signs of cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing signs of cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass31,975 miles (+2,244)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 31,975 miles
- Test number
- 494348500601
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,731 miles (+2,868)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 29,731 miles
- Test number
- 154981665786
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,863 miles (+1,239)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 26,863 miles
- Test number
- 802222874649
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 25,624 miles
- Test number
- 624764946163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,624 miles (+3,432)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,624 miles
- Test number
- 218372336009
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass22,192 miles (+6,004)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 22,192 miles
- Test number
- 209288999170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,188 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 16,188 miles
- Test number
- 504157176970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 GCT
- Does L26 GCT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 GCT is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 GCT?
- The MOT on L26 GCT is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 GCT done?
- L26 GCT was recorded at 53,185 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,377 miles a year.
- Has L26 GCT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 GCT has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on L26 GCT 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 L26 GCT find?
- L26 GCT passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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