MINI
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
L26 MGJMOT history
L26 MGJ is a black petrol MINI first used on 1 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,417 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 86,417 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,283 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L26 MGJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L26 MGJ was last recorded at 86,417 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 85,768 miles · 8 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 649 miles
- Average per year
- 4,283 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,417 miles
- 2025 – 79,905 miles
- 2024 – 72,866 miles
- 2023 – 64,786 miles
- 2022 – 53,988 miles
- 2020 – 52,989 miles
- 2019 – 49,379 miles
- 2018 – 46,225 miles
- 2017 – 42,538 miles
- 2016 – 39,390 miles
- 2015 – 36,251 miles
- 2014 – 31,853 miles
- 2013 – 26,592 miles
- 2012 – 24,080 miles
- 2011 – 20,566 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,417 miles
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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Full MOT history
20 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,417 miles (+649)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 86,417 miles
- Test number
- 312834240979
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,768 miles (+5,863)1 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,768 miles
- Test number
- 481455361128
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leak possibly causing high lamda (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Worn inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,905 miles (+11)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 79,905 miles
- Test number
- 530210270259
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail79,894 miles (+7,028)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,894 miles
- Test number
- 201004598964
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass72,866 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 72,866 miles
- Test number
- 159661502207
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail72,849 miles (+8,063)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,849 miles
- Test number
- 187083128301
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Mirror glass missing
Pass64,786 miles (+232)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 64,786 miles
- Test number
- 491032349197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail64,554 miles (+10,566)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,554 miles
- Test number
- 614872189756
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer split all around rear pipe outlet flange (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps do not have a visible beam pattern possibly due to lens deterioration (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp missing causing leakage (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak radiator split at edge of core
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass53,988 miles (+999)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2023
- Odometer
- 53,988 miles
- Test number
- 520106986519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,989 miles (+32)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 52,989 miles
- Test number
- 966482283022
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail52,957 miles (+3,578)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,957 miles
- Test number
- 547020182447
- MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides,perrished in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass49,379 miles (+3,154)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 49,379 miles
- Test number
- 727761609856
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass46,225 miles (+3,687)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 46,225 miles
- Test number
- 301202534628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,538 miles (+3,148)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 42,538 miles
- Test number
- 113846600825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,390 miles (+3,139)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 39,390 miles
- Test number
- 884531693791
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,251 miles (+4,398)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 36,251 miles
- Test number
- 638332855191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,853 miles (+5,261)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 31,853 miles
- Test number
- 269358044179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,592 miles (+2,512)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 26,592 miles
- Test number
- 436336653177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,080 miles (+3,514)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 24,080 miles
- Test number
- 629191222130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,566 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2012
- Odometer
- 20,566 miles
- Test number
- 597270311148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L26 MGJ
- Does L26 MGJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 MGJ is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L26 MGJ?
- The MOT on L26 MGJ is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L26 MGJ done?
- L26 MGJ was recorded at 86,417 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 4,283 miles a year.
- Has L26 MGJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L26 MGJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L26 MGJ 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 MGJ find?
- L26 MGJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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