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MINI John Cooper Works

Green · Petrol · 2015 · 1,998 cc

L27 SWBMOT history

L27 SWB is a green petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 20 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 114,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

L27 SWB green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
114,607 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 SWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 SWB was last recorded at 114,607 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 3,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,440 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,167 miles
Average per year
9,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,607 miles
  • 2025 – 111,440 miles
  • 2024 – 107,767 miles
  • 2023 – 104,318 miles
  • 2022 – 95,830 miles
  • 2021 – 84,002 miles
  • 2020 – 70,904 miles
  • 2019 – 50,240 miles
  • 2018 – 38,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,607 miles
  • AdvisoryN/S/R and O/S/R tyres slightly cracking on outer sidewall (2022)

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 14 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,607 miles (+3,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    114,607 miles
    Test number
    195644817939
    • AdvisoryN/S/R and O/S/R tyres slightly cracking on outer sidewall (2022)

  2. Pass111,440 miles (+3,673)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,440 miles
    Test number
    465312045480
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,767 miles (+3,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,767 miles
    Test number
    230818462510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass104,318 miles (+8,488)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,318 miles
    Test number
    489182042251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,830 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,830 miles
    Test number
    219072592447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,694 miles (+11,692)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,694 miles
    Test number
    391942725026
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass84,002 miles (+13,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    84,002 miles
    Test number
    478713022321
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass70,904 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,904 miles
    Test number
    917608936908
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail70,904 miles (+20,664)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,904 miles
    Test number
    139786974941
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass50,240 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,240 miles
    Test number
    655350388759
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail50,240 miles (+12,157)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,240 miles
    Test number
    878946615437
    • MajorRegistration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass38,083 miles (+2,780)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,083 miles
    Test number
    785270116980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,303 miles
    Test number
    294006915666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,303 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,303 miles
    Test number
    847357661511
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about L27 SWB

Does L27 SWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 SWB is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 SWB?
The MOT on L27 SWB is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 SWB done?
L27 SWB was recorded at 114,607 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 9,169 miles a year.
Has L27 SWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 SWB has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L27 SWB 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 SWB find?
L27 SWB passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly cracking on outer sidewall.

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