MINI
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,560 cc
L41 ARAMOT history
L41 ARA is a black diesel MINI first used on 1 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 156,172 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 May 2027
- Mileage
- 156,172 mi
- At MOT on 5 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 15 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,483 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L41 ARA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 1 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L41 ARA was last recorded at 156,172 miles on 5 May 2026, 5,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,985 miles · 17 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,187 miles
- Average per year
- 7,483 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 156,172 miles
- 2025 – 150,985 miles
- 2022 – 147,960 miles
- 2021 – 141,613 miles
- 2020 – 135,769 miles
- 2019 – 129,336 miles
- 2018 – 123,193 miles
- 2017 – 118,229 miles
- 2016 – 109,463 miles
- 2015 – 100,175 miles
- 2014 – 90,707 miles
- 2013 – 77,249 miles
- 2012 – 62,738 miles
- 2011 – 50,439 miles
- 2010 – 40,132 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,172 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
16 tests since 1 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,172 miles (+5,187)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2027
- Odometer
- 156,172 miles
- Test number
- 552298741667
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,985 miles (+3,025)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 150,985 miles
- Test number
- 463484860223
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass147,960 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 147,960 miles
- Test number
- 131491991406
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail147,960 miles (+6,347)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,960 miles
- Test number
- 215086121246
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass141,613 miles (+5,844)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 141,613 miles
- Test number
- 459271347060
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass135,769 miles (+6,433)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 135,769 miles
- Test number
- 450546557764
- AdvisoryRear subframe rusty
Pass129,336 miles (+6,143)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 129,336 miles
- Test number
- 751997626110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,193 miles (+4,964)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 123,193 miles
- Test number
- 441197497176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,229 miles (+8,766)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 118,229 miles
- Test number
- 826266926115
- AdvisoryN/s/r wheel binding slightly
Pass109,463 miles (+9,288)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 109,463 miles
- Test number
- 821841819567
- AdvisoryRear pads very low
Pass100,175 miles (+9,468)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 100,175 miles
- Test number
- 443888357037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,707 miles (+13,458)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 90,707 miles
- Test number
- 937592004382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,249 miles (+14,511)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 77,249 miles
- Test number
- 706749393268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,738 miles (+12,299)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 62,738 miles
- Test number
- 936263602366
- NoteWindscreen chipped
Pass50,439 miles (+10,307)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 50,439 miles
- Test number
- 625827391292
- NoteWindscreen chipped
Pass40,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 40,132 miles
- Test number
- 581285400315
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L41 ARA
- Does L41 ARA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L41 ARA is valid until 16 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L41 ARA?
- The MOT on L41 ARA is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L41 ARA done?
- L41 ARA was recorded at 156,172 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 7,483 miles a year.
- Has L41 ARA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L41 ARA has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on L41 ARA 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 L41 ARA find?
- L41 ARA passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning.
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