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Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

L40 HRGMOT history

L40 HRG is a black diesel MINI Cooper first used on 29 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 163,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
163,813 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HRG was last recorded at 163,813 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 16,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,234 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
16,579 miles
Average per year
15,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,813 miles
  • 2025 – 147,234 miles
  • 2024 – 136,470 miles
  • 2023 – 121,283 miles
  • 2022 – 101,124 miles
  • 2021 – 83,190 miles
  • 2020 – 68,659 miles
  • 2019 – 48,526 miles
  • 2017 – 38,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,813 miles

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 7 Dec 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,813 miles (+16,579)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    163,813 miles
    Test number
    226073960788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,234 miles (+10,764)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    147,234 miles
    Test number
    282493867472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,470 miles (+15,187)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    136,470 miles
    Test number
    592404411057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,283 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,283 miles
    Test number
    652272240323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,224 miles (+20,100)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,224 miles
    Test number
    944074698937
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass101,124 miles (+17,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    101,124 miles
    Test number
    873263806247
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass83,190 miles (+14,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,190 miles
    Test number
    331737374462
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryTested in a wet condition
  8. Pass68,659 miles (+20,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    68,659 miles
    Test number
    163204156024
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle
    • AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted to the vehicle
  9. Pass48,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,526 miles
    Test number
    462555186172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,526 miles (+10,478)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,526 miles
    Test number
    340986584333
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
  11. Pass38,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    38,048 miles
    Test number
    436131614566
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about L40 HRG

Does L40 HRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HRG is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 HRG?
The MOT on L40 HRG is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 HRG done?
L40 HRG was recorded at 163,813 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 15,456 miles a year.
Has L40 HRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HRG has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 HRG 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 HRG find?
L40 HRG passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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