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MINI Cooper S

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,998 cc

L5 HFRMOT history

L5 HFR is a red petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 21 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 113,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

L5 HFR red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
113,301 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 HFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
21 Jul 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 HFR was last recorded at 113,301 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 7,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,409 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,892 miles
Average per year
9,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,301 miles
  • 2025 – 105,409 miles
  • 2024 – 94,400 miles
  • 2023 – 77,668 miles
  • 2022 – 66,092 miles
  • 2021 – 54,834 miles
  • 2020 – 48,803 miles
  • 2019 – 42,116 miles
  • 2018 – 33,858 miles
  • 2017 – 28,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,301 miles
  • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 20 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,301 miles (+7,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    113,301 miles
    Test number
    777822510867
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,409 miles (+11,009)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    105,409 miles
    Test number
    656528569671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,400 miles (+16,732)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,400 miles
    Test number
    540238638166
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,668 miles (+11,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,668 miles
    Test number
    212517056009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass66,092 miles (+11,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,092 miles
    Test number
    123165487575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass54,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    54,834 miles
    Test number
    606231472227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail54,834 miles (+6,031)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,834 miles
    Test number
    325884059046
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass48,803 miles (+6,687)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    48,803 miles
    Test number
    421455233485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,116 miles (+8,258)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,116 miles
    Test number
    398240226811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,858 miles (+5,561)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    33,858 miles
    Test number
    468079391586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,297 miles
    Test number
    575813570414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 HFR

Does L5 HFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 HFR is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 HFR?
The MOT on L5 HFR is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 HFR done?
L5 HFR was recorded at 113,301 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 9,477 miles a year.
Has L5 HFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 HFR has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L5 HFR 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 L5 HFR find?
L5 HFR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: driver's view items removed from driver's view prior to test; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes perished..

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