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MINI John Cooper Works

Silver · Petrol · 2018 · 1,998 cc

L4 ELJMOT history

L4 ELJ is a silver petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 28 Nov 2018. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 41,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
41,765 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 ELJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
28 Nov 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 ELJ was last recorded at 41,765 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 3,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,828 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,937 miles
Average per year
4,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,765 miles
  • 2025 – 37,828 miles
  • 2024 – 33,719 miles
  • 2023 – 29,402 miles
  • 2022 – 24,610 miles
  • 2021 – 24,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,765 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

7 tests since 27 Nov 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,765 miles (+3,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    41,765 miles
    Test number
    280796562274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Pass37,828 miles (+4,109)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    37,828 miles
    Test number
    621412189242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both slightly cracking on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass33,719 miles (+4,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    33,719 miles
    Test number
    809182256227
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  4. Pass29,402 miles (+4,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    29,402 miles
    Test number
    519384502890
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1 x offside rear
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  5. Pass24,610 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    24,610 miles
    Test number
    341994686826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    24,150 miles
    Test number
    540030667379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail24,150 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,150 miles
    Test number
    663907963205
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm, heavily worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L4 ELJ

Does L4 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 ELJ is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 ELJ?
The MOT on L4 ELJ is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 ELJ done?
L4 ELJ was recorded at 41,765 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,054 miles a year.
Has L4 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 ELJ has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L4 ELJ 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 ELJ find?
L4 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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