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MINI Cooper SD

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

L80 UPWMOT history

L80 UPW is a grey diesel MINI Cooper SD first used on 20 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 70,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L80 UPW grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
70,121 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 UPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper SD
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 UPW was last recorded at 70,121 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 4,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,583 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,538 miles
Average per year
4,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,121 miles
  • 2025 – 65,583 miles
  • 2024 – 61,946 miles
  • 2023 – 59,289 miles
  • 2022 – 54,391 miles
  • 2021 – 49,036 miles
  • 2020 – 43,898 miles
  • 2019 – 39,587 miles
  • 2018 – 33,882 miles
  • 2016 – 23,603 miles
  • 2015 – 17,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,121 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder body/axle and subframe wax oiled

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,121 miles (+4,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    70,121 miles
    Test number
    667337111630
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body/axle and subframe wax oiled
  2. Pass65,583 miles (+3,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    65,583 miles
    Test number
    102317545763
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front tyres feathering/cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body, sub frame and rear axle wax oiled
  3. Pass61,946 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    61,946 miles
    Test number
    594736361253
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail61,944 miles (+2,655)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,944 miles
    Test number
    569823423710
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Wheel bearing housing bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass59,289 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,289 miles
    Test number
    118562840500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,391 miles (+5,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,391 miles
    Test number
    617790856494
    • 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))
  7. Pass49,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    49,036 miles
    Test number
    188261535733
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail49,036 miles (+5,138)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,036 miles
    Test number
    104698267674
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass43,898 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,898 miles
    Test number
    484198965930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail43,894 miles (+4,307)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,894 miles
    Test number
    831606946494
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass39,587 miles (+5,705)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,587 miles
    Test number
    880831894010
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass33,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    33,882 miles
    Test number
    133994748488
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper blade poor
  13. Fail33,882 miles (+10,279)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,882 miles
    Test number
    475550043825
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wiper blade poor
  14. Pass23,603 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    23,603 miles
    Test number
    534418324277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    17,164 miles
    Test number
    102184802983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L80 UPW

Does L80 UPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 UPW is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L80 UPW?
The MOT on L80 UPW is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L80 UPW done?
L80 UPW was recorded at 70,121 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,856 miles a year.
Has L80 UPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 UPW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L80 UPW 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 L80 UPW find?
L80 UPW passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive; under body/axle and subframe wax oiled.

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