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MINI John Cooper Works

Black · Petrol · 2018 · 1,998 cc

L40 GWSMOT history

L40 GWS is a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 28 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 49,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
49,109 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 GWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
28 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 GWS was last recorded at 49,109 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 2,034 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,075 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,034 miles
Average per year
5,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 49,109 miles
  • 2024 – 47,075 miles
  • 2023 – 43,928 miles
  • 2022 – 31,701 miles
  • 2021 – 24,639 miles
  • 2020 – 21,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,109 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 14 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,109 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    49,109 miles
    Test number
    664407408436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    47,075 miles
    Test number
    897485564574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail47,075 miles (+3,147)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,075 miles
    Test number
    637312911704
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass43,928 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    43,928 miles
    Test number
    209987811742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,276 miles (+7,575)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    39,276 miles
    Test number
    688658097939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,701 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    31,701 miles
    Test number
    252544402763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,501 miles (+6,862)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    31,501 miles
    Test number
    118289184761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,639 miles (+3,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    24,639 miles
    Test number
    794838689358
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener removed from rear view mirror
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam moved from drivers view
  9. Pass21,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    21,028 miles
    Test number
    759379446172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 GWS

Does L40 GWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 GWS is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 GWS?
The MOT on L40 GWS is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 GWS done?
L40 GWS was recorded at 49,109 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,249 miles a year.
Has L40 GWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 GWS has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 GWS 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 GWS find?
L40 GWS passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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