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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

L4 CRJMOT history

L4 CRJ is a red petrol MINI first used on 27 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L4 CRJ red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
113,226 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 CRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 CRJ was last recorded at 113,226 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 3,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,932 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,294 miles
Average per year
5,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,226 miles
  • 2025 – 109,932 miles
  • 2024 – 106,118 miles
  • 2023 – 103,328 miles
  • 2022 – 99,229 miles
  • 2021 – 96,096 miles
  • 2020 – 93,321 miles
  • 2019 – 90,404 miles
  • 2018 – 87,395 miles
  • 2017 – 82,418 miles
  • 2016 – 80,175 miles
  • 2015 – 67,369 miles
  • 2014 – 55,861 miles
  • 2013 – 47,919 miles
  • 2012 – 35,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,226 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,226 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    113,226 miles
    Test number
    221543136829
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail113,226 miles (+3,294)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,226 miles
    Test number
    582825818711
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass109,932 miles (+3,814)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,932 miles
    Test number
    434452621025
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,118 miles (+2,790)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,118 miles
    Test number
    211685352137
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass103,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,328 miles
    Test number
    145890035429
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail103,328 miles (+4,099)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,328 miles
    Test number
    499973145135
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass99,229 miles (+3,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,229 miles
    Test number
    725558580836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass96,096 miles (+2,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    96,096 miles
    Test number
    603680414754
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,321 miles
    Test number
    664843876345
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail93,321 miles (+2,917)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,321 miles
    Test number
    849734042832
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,404 miles (+3,009)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,404 miles
    Test number
    421164999269
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Offside Front pads worn lower than n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on both edges and deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perished

  12. Pass87,395 miles (+4,977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,395 miles
    Test number
    860743248792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front pads worn lower than n/s

  13. Pass82,418 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,418 miles
    Test number
    741734471260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass80,175 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,175 miles
    Test number
    223779100184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,061 miles (+12,692)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,061 miles
    Test number
    846108192740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,369 miles (+11,508)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,369 miles
    Test number
    817058865095
    • NoteOffside front brake binding on slighlty

  17. Pass55,861 miles (+7,942)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,861 miles
    Test number
    186367574427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,919 miles (+12,140)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,919 miles
    Test number
    137834183446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,779 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    35,779 miles
    Test number
    195636682431
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wiper blades, poor sweep and leaves smears.

Questions about L4 CRJ

Does L4 CRJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 CRJ is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 CRJ?
The MOT on L4 CRJ is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 CRJ done?
L4 CRJ was recorded at 113,226 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 5,313 miles a year.
Has L4 CRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 CRJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 CRJ 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 L4 CRJ find?
L4 CRJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 4 more.

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