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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

L29 SPJMOT history

L29 SPJ is a silver petrol MINI first used on 17 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 100,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

L29 SPJ silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
100,675 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 SPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 SPJ was last recorded at 100,675 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 4,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,185 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,490 miles
Average per year
5,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,675 miles
  • 2025 – 96,185 miles
  • 2024 – 92,145 miles
  • 2023 – 88,657 miles
  • 2022 – 84,072 miles
  • 2021 – 79,738 miles
  • 2020 – 76,323 miles
  • 2019 – 73,160 miles
  • 2018 – 68,445 miles
  • 2017 – 63,646 miles
  • 2016 – 59,090 miles
  • 2015 – 51,223 miles
  • 2014 – 31,975 miles
  • 2013 – 29,588 miles
  • 2012 – 25,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,675 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,675 miles (+4,490)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    100,675 miles
    Test number
    116877018775
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,185 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,185 miles
    Test number
    484014779103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail96,184 miles (+4,039)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,184 miles
    Test number
    236045154132
    • DangerousOffside Front Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass92,145 miles (+3,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    92,145 miles
    Test number
    385324267716
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,657 miles (+4,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,657 miles
    Test number
    409475975839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,072 miles (+4,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,072 miles
    Test number
    445709650664
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,738 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    79,738 miles
    Test number
    673782014882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,323 miles (+3,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    464706233526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass73,160 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,160 miles
    Test number
    874322608813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,445 miles (+4,799)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,445 miles
    Test number
    848874451319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,646 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,646 miles
    Test number
    926980851794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,090 miles (+7,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,090 miles
    Test number
    158282050009
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass51,223 miles (+19,248)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,223 miles
    Test number
    238811432509
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting close to wear indicators.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  14. Pass31,975 miles (+2,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,975 miles
    Test number
    737231904352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass29,588 miles (+3,648)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,588 miles
    Test number
    946705103377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,940 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    25,940 miles
    Test number
    488002012395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,116 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,116 miles
    Test number
    517556102068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L29 SPJ

Does L29 SPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 SPJ is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 SPJ?
The MOT on L29 SPJ is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 SPJ done?
L29 SPJ was recorded at 100,675 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 5,340 miles a year.
Has L29 SPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 SPJ has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L29 SPJ 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 L29 SPJ find?
L29 SPJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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