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Orange · Petrol · 2016 · 1,499 cc

L40 HORMOT history

L40 HOR is an orange petrol MINI Cooper first used on 4 Nov 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 9,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

L40 HOR orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
9,348 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
4 Nov 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HOR was last recorded at 9,348 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
7,537 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,811 miles
Average per year
909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 9,348 miles
  • 2024 – 7,537 miles
  • 2023 – 6,473 miles
  • 2022 – 5,814 miles
  • 2021 – 5,270 miles
  • 2020 – 4,840 miles
  • 2019 – 3,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,348 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 23 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,348 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    9,348 miles
    Test number
    805904250629
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail9,348 miles (+1,811)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,348 miles
    Test number
    110809198920
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass7,537 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    7,537 miles
    Test number
    665649452586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass6,473 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    6,473 miles
    Test number
    322127604054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass5,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    5,814 miles
    Test number
    883413804768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail5,814 miles (+544)3 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,814 miles
    Test number
    759560298494
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass5,270 miles (+430)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    5,270 miles
    Test number
    893966765342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass4,840 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    4,840 miles
    Test number
    414442055506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass3,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    3,760 miles
    Test number
    999334799196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 HOR

Does L40 HOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HOR is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 HOR?
The MOT on L40 HOR is valid until 18 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 HOR done?
L40 HOR was recorded at 9,348 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 909 miles a year.
Has L40 HOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HOR has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 HOR 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 HOR find?
L40 HOR passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective.

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