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Silver · Diesel · 2017 · 1,496 cc

L31 LCTMOT history

L31 LCT is a silver diesel MINI Cooper first used on 6 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 121,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

L31 LCT silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,580 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 LCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
6 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 LCT was last recorded at 121,580 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,577 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
11,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,580 miles
  • 2025 – 109,613 miles
  • 2024 – 97,088 miles
  • 2023 – 86,327 miles
  • 2022 – 77,314 miles
  • 2021 – 68,671 miles
  • 2020 – 55,699 miles
  • 2019 – 51,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,580 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in itRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Bumper cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Fog light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 20 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,580 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,580 miles
    Test number
    398543011062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in it
  2. Fail121,577 miles (+11,964)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,577 miles
    Test number
    941970128335
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in it
  3. Pass109,613 miles (+12,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    109,613 miles
    Test number
    691443126763
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass97,088 miles (+171)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,088 miles
    Test number
    804548071030
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper cracked
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Fail96,917 miles (+10,590)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,917 miles
    Test number
    265700799940
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper cracked
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass86,327 miles (+9,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    86,327 miles
    Test number
    669450040859
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly worn and perishing on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass77,314 miles (+8,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,314 miles
    Test number
    629679447796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,671 miles (+12,972)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    68,671 miles
    Test number
    824113064791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,699 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,699 miles
    Test number
    342837260582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,035 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    51,035 miles
    Test number
    730890088955
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Questions about L31 LCT

Does L31 LCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LCT is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 LCT?
The MOT on L31 LCT is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 LCT done?
L31 LCT was recorded at 121,580 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 11,116 miles a year.
Has L31 LCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 LCT has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L31 LCT 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 L31 LCT find?
L31 LCT passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre has a nail in it.

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