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MINI Cooper S

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L55 SALMOT history

L55 SAL is a blue petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 37,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
37,752 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 SAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 SAL was last recorded at 37,752 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 2,160 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,592 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,160 miles
Average per year
2,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,752 miles
  • 2025 – 35,592 miles
  • 2024 – 33,850 miles
  • 2023 – 30,453 miles
  • 2022 – 27,525 miles
  • 2021 – 25,458 miles
  • 2020 – 23,906 miles
  • 2019 – 21,408 miles
  • 2018 – 17,899 miles
  • 2017 – 14,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,752 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • All brake discs have slight pitting on inner surfaces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 1 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,752 miles (+2,160)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    37,752 miles
    Test number
    933814284004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both slight bind (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass35,592 miles (+1,742)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    35,592 miles
    Test number
    791245084356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  3. Pass33,850 miles (+3,397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    33,850 miles
    Test number
    741853061449
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass30,453 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    30,453 miles
    Test number
    805975917175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail30,450 miles (+2,925)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,450 miles
    Test number
    100100361464
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and Nearside rear wheel bearings not fully tested due to binding brakes
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn ( Nearside also heat damage ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass27,525 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    27,525 miles
    Test number
    782123270107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly corroded

  7. Fail27,524 miles (+2,066)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,524 miles
    Test number
    592644147659
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly corroded

  8. Pass25,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    25,458 miles
    Test number
    707154136529
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail25,458 miles (+1,552)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,458 miles
    Test number
    440255432201
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass23,906 miles (+2,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    23,906 miles
    Test number
    930038818440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass21,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    21,408 miles
    Test number
    975318630792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail21,408 miles (+3,509)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,408 miles
    Test number
    811358676735
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass17,899 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    17,899 miles
    Test number
    569806666871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    14,226 miles
    Test number
    355398468377
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have slight pitting on inner surfaces

  15. Fail14,226 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,226 miles
    Test number
    105629094842
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have slight pitting on inner surfaces

Questions about L55 SAL

Does L55 SAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 SAL is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 SAL?
The MOT on L55 SAL is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 SAL done?
L55 SAL was recorded at 37,752 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 2,610 miles a year.
Has L55 SAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 SAL has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 SAL 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 L55 SAL find?
L55 SAL passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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