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MINI Cooper S

Blue · Petrol · 2017 · 1,499 cc

L3 TBYMOT history

L3 TBY is a blue petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 3 Nov 2017. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 87,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
87,877 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 TBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
3 Nov 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 TBY was last recorded at 87,877 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 8,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,000 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,877 miles
Average per year
6,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,877 miles
  • 2025 – 79,000 miles
  • 2024 – 70,103 miles
  • 2023 – 64,859 miles
  • 2022 – 58,390 miles
  • 2020 – 53,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,877 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tpms light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

8 tests since 1 Dec 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,877 miles (+8,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    87,877 miles
    Test number
    214022383137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass79,000 miles (+8,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,000 miles
    Test number
    416116165337
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass70,103 miles (+5,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,103 miles
    Test number
    198848096186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge to limit (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass64,859 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,859 miles
    Test number
    191145154834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail64,859 miles (+6,469)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,859 miles
    Test number
    220639010243
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass58,390 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,390 miles
    Test number
    851162120488
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  7. Fail58,389 miles (+5,184)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,389 miles
    Test number
    372728856037
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  8. Pass53,205 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    53,205 miles
    Test number
    529505443298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L3 TBY

Does L3 TBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 TBY is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 TBY?
The MOT on L3 TBY is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 TBY done?
L3 TBY was recorded at 87,877 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 6,743 miles a year.
Has L3 TBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 TBY has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 TBY 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 L3 TBY find?
L3 TBY passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged; offside front tyre slightly damaged.

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