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MINI Cooper S

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

L40 DEGMOT history

L40 DEG is a grey petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

L40 DEG grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,517 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 DEG was last recorded at 120,517 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 3,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2013: 20,832 miles, lower than 47,649 miles on 24 Apr 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,947 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,570 miles
Average per year
5,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,517 miles
  • 2025 – 116,947 miles
  • 2024 – 115,407 miles
  • 2022 – 114,635 miles
  • 2021 – 109,056 miles
  • 2020 – 104,653 miles
  • 2019 – 99,939 miles
  • 2018 – 98,651 miles
  • 2017 – 90,119 miles
  • 2016 – 83,184 miles
  • 2015 – 77,568 miles
  • 2014 – 69,723 miles
  • 2013 – 20,832 miles
  • 2012 – 47,649 miles
  • 2011 – 31,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,517 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Fuel filler cap seal deteriorated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Oil on damper body.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,517 miles
    Test number
    273785932635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail120,517 miles (+3,570)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,517 miles
    Test number
    373159849243
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements BOTH (0.1 (d))

  3. Pass116,947 miles (+1,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,947 miles
    Test number
    396897160906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass115,407 miles (+772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    115,407 miles
    Test number
    730314511960
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass114,635 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,635 miles
    Test number
    394456132278
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Oil on damper body. (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail114,603 miles (+5,547)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,603 miles
    Test number
    178321382652
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Coolant lost on test lane,(hose disconnected).Low engine oil? (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryDashboard warnings illuminated.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Oil on damper body. (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass109,056 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,056 miles
    Test number
    984116807059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail108,918 miles (+4,265)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,918 miles
    Test number
    297339288793
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension has been modified and now has only a small amount of travel at the the front and reduced travel at the rear.Spring rates have been increased.

  9. Pass104,653 miles (+4,714)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,653 miles
    Test number
    880857570558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,939 miles
    Test number
    199926223021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail99,939 miles (+1,288)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,939 miles
    Test number
    261494253529
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,651 miles (+2,831)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    98,651 miles
    Test number
    931834430029
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass95,820 miles (+5,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,820 miles
    Test number
    143678366400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCenter seat belt locking mechanism cover missing

  14. Pass90,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,119 miles
    Test number
    697595074507
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  15. Fail90,119 miles (+6,935)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,119 miles
    Test number
    160601444941
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

  16. Pass83,184 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,184 miles
    Test number
    867965217283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail83,179 miles (+5,611)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,179 miles
    Test number
    220613512565
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass77,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,568 miles
    Test number
    189307135025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,568 miles (+7,845)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,568 miles
    Test number
    279547635033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass69,723 miles (+48,891)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,723 miles
    Test number
    598570634030
    • NoteBoth front and rear dics heavy lipped and surface corrosion
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt buckle outer casing missing but not affecting operation of belt or locking mechanism
    • NoteTested in wet conditions

  21. Pass20,832 miles (-26,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    20,832 miles
    Test number
    925098333057
    • NoteSigns of slight coolant leak

  22. Pass47,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,649 miles
    Test number
    357505312180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,649 miles (+15,670)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,649 miles
    Test number
    728845512132
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  24. Pass31,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,979 miles
    Test number
    796459351098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,979 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,979 miles
    Test number
    148749551066
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L40 DEG

Does L40 DEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DEG is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 DEG?
The MOT on L40 DEG is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 DEG done?
L40 DEG was recorded at 120,517 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,885 miles a year.
Has L40 DEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DEG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 DEG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L40 DEG find?
L40 DEG passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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