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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L40 EMWMOT history

L40 EMW is a black petrol MINI Countryman first used on 30 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 50,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

L40 EMW black MINI Countryman – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
50,378 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 EMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Countryman
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Nov 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 EMW was last recorded at 50,378 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 3,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
46,441 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,937 miles
Average per year
3,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,378 miles
  • 2025 – 46,441 miles
  • 2023 – 42,669 miles
  • 2022 – 39,847 miles
  • 2021 – 36,251 miles
  • 2020 – 33,973 miles
  • 2019 – 30,988 miles
  • 2018 – 27,017 miles
  • 2017 – 23,393 miles
  • 2016 – 19,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,378 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Dec 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    50,378 miles
    Test number
    120141622890
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail50,378 miles (+3,937)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,378 miles
    Test number
    483733068585
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,441 miles (+3,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    46,441 miles
    Test number
    944816572996
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass42,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    42,669 miles
    Test number
    713306654638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail42,669 miles (+2,822)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,669 miles
    Test number
    973470208235
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  6. Pass39,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    39,847 miles
    Test number
    389631551687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,847 miles (+3,596)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,847 miles
    Test number
    582453686003
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass36,251 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    36,251 miles
    Test number
    681932347610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,973 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    33,973 miles
    Test number
    313922553429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,988 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,988 miles
    Test number
    533907155095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,017 miles (+3,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    27,017 miles
    Test number
    530813973832
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass23,393 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    23,393 miles
    Test number
    587952636531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    19,813 miles
    Test number
    819835084314
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about L40 EMW

Does L40 EMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 EMW is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 EMW?
The MOT on L40 EMW is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 EMW done?
L40 EMW was recorded at 50,378 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 3,343 miles a year.
Has L40 EMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 EMW has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 EMW 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 L40 EMW find?
L40 EMW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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