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White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

L7 FAJMOT history

L7 FAJ is a white diesel MINI first used on 4 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 111,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

L7 FAJ white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
111,269 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 FAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 FAJ was last recorded at 111,269 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,266 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,269 miles
  • 2025 – 107,596 miles
  • 2024 – 104,319 miles
  • 2023 – 97,942 miles
  • 2022 – 92,055 miles
  • 2021 – 84,739 miles
  • 2020 – 82,049 miles
  • 2019 – 78,376 miles
  • 2018 – 71,883 miles
  • 2017 – 63,554 miles
  • 2016 – 54,617 miles
  • 2015 – 44,277 miles
  • 2014 – 29,920 miles
  • 2013 – 28,360 miles
  • 2012 – 24,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,269 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repair Covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody CorrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderbody UndersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess x2 at both calliper levers ,corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,269 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    111,269 miles
    Test number
    998778649346
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Repair Covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Undersealed

  2. Fail111,266 miles (+3,670)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,266 miles
    Test number
    953449780586
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody Undersealed

  3. Pass107,596 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    107,596 miles
    Test number
    886213449782
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen

  4. Fail107,591 miles (+3,272)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,591 miles
    Test number
    182082480526
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification both front lower link jammed against driveshaft (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  5. Pass104,319 miles (+6,377)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,319 miles
    Test number
    516933519958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,942 miles (+5,887)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    97,942 miles
    Test number
    497746923908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass92,055 miles (+7,316)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,055 miles
    Test number
    421788783310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions to clean to record

  8. Pass84,739 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,739 miles
    Test number
    601869966450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,049 miles
    Test number
    592368166831
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess x2 at both calliper levers ,corroded (1.1.15 (a))

  10. Fail82,049 miles (+3,673)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,049 miles
    Test number
    291990651415
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating X2 (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess x2 at both calliper levers ,corroded (1.1.15 (a))

  11. Pass78,376 miles (+6,493)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,376 miles
    Test number
    380122909734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,883 miles (+8,329)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,883 miles
    Test number
    424475203896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,554 miles
    Test number
    321231168478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail63,554 miles (+8,937)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,554 miles
    Test number
    273014503269
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear Upper Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass54,617 miles (+10,340)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,617 miles
    Test number
    336228977708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,277 miles (+14,357)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,277 miles
    Test number
    126266440551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,920 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    29,920 miles
    Test number
    986377784229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,360 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,360 miles
    Test number
    376711053326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,234 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    24,234 miles
    Test number
    127207003091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    24,231 miles
    Test number
    449396742352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 FAJ

Does L7 FAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 FAJ is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 FAJ?
The MOT on L7 FAJ is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 FAJ done?
L7 FAJ was recorded at 111,269 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 6,333 miles a year.
Has L7 FAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 FAJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 FAJ 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 L7 FAJ find?
L7 FAJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repair covered in underseal; underbody corrosion; underbody undersealed.

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