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MINI Cooper S

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

L27 SBYMOT history

L27 SBY is a black diesel MINI Cooper S first used on 27 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 80,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,175 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 SBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 SBY was last recorded at 80,175 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,175 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,175 miles
  • 2025 – 63,196 miles
  • 2024 – 47,205 miles
  • 2023 – 45,305 miles
  • 2022 – 40,510 miles
  • 2021 – 33,414 miles
  • 2020 – 25,211 miles
  • 2019 – 22,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,175 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,175 miles
    Test number
    663149582721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,175 miles (+16,979)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,175 miles
    Test number
    192126387836
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Brake caliper, park brake lever. (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Park brake working but efficiency is below expected value.
  3. Pass63,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    63,196 miles
    Test number
    129825744817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,196 miles (+15,991)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,196 miles
    Test number
    944245089599
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass47,205 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    47,205 miles
    Test number
    125490048450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,305 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    45,305 miles
    Test number
    537873418156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,510 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    40,510 miles
    Test number
    395361203295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,503 miles (+7,089)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,503 miles
    Test number
    846843438059
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass33,414 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    33,414 miles
    Test number
    666981182250
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail33,414 miles (+8,203)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,414 miles
    Test number
    599816675503
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass25,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    25,211 miles
    Test number
    778692493580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,211 miles (+3,066)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,211 miles
    Test number
    130698656819
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  13. Pass22,145 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    22,145 miles
    Test number
    908719664110
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about L27 SBY

Does L27 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 SBY is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 SBY?
The MOT on L27 SBY is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 SBY done?
L27 SBY was recorded at 80,175 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 8,697 miles a year.
Has L27 SBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 SBY has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 SBY 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 L27 SBY find?
L27 SBY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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