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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L81 SPRMOT history

L81 SPR is a grey petrol MINI first used on 18 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 156,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

L81 SPR grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2026
Mileage
156,222 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,956 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L81 SPR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L81 SPR was last recorded at 156,222 miles on 2 May 2025, 2,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,238 miles · 13 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,984 miles
Average per year
7,956 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,222 miles
  • 2024 – 153,238 miles
  • 2023 – 150,274 miles
  • 2022 – 142,782 miles
  • 2021 – 136,990 miles
  • 2020 – 136,567 miles
  • 2019 – 132,662 miles
  • 2018 – 122,310 miles
  • 2017 – 107,765 miles
  • 2016 – 89,329 miles
  • 2015 – 68,370 miles
  • 2014 – 48,038 miles
  • 2013 – 41,872 miles
  • 2012 – 36,738 miles
  • 2011 – 31,757 miles
  • 2010 – 24,866 miles
  • 2009 – 21,255 miles
  • 2008 – 18,966 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,222 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Both rear exhaust silencers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,222 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    156,222 miles
    Test number
    147114670942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass153,238 miles (+2,964)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    153,238 miles
    Test number
    626216839908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass150,274 miles (+7,492)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    150,274 miles
    Test number
    844432531987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,782 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    142,782 miles
    Test number
    219997083732
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail142,781 miles (+5,791)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,781 miles
    Test number
    435000109992
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (195/55r16,87h RFT) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass136,990 miles (+423)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,990 miles
    Test number
    200586039603
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass136,567 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,567 miles
    Test number
    845678311388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear exhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

  8. Fail136,567 miles (+3,905)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,567 miles
    Test number
    753623397955
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil light illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear exhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of area

  9. Pass132,662 miles (+129)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    132,662 miles
    Test number
    180602018783
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail132,533 miles (+10,223)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,533 miles
    Test number
    354028140337
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear brake disc surface heavily corroded

  11. Pass122,310 miles (+177)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,310 miles
    Test number
    942519173203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear abs and pad wear sensor wires insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded
    • AdvisoryRear number plate lights both dim

  12. Fail122,133 miles (+14,368)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,133 miles
    Test number
    103949883399
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn severely on inner edges and worn on outer edges
    • AdvisoryBoth registration lamps are dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear ABS and pad sensor wires are insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass107,765 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,765 miles
    Test number
    153847663146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail107,765 miles (+18,436)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,765 miles
    Test number
    258162953562
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass89,329 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,329 miles
    Test number
    862570021498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail89,238 miles (+20,868)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,238 miles
    Test number
    615434940165
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass68,370 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,370 miles
    Test number
    657286225029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail68,370 miles (+20,332)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,370 miles
    Test number
    588786825045
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass48,038 miles (+21)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    396342534036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail48,017 miles (+6,145)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,017 miles
    Test number
    139089724450
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass41,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    735051433096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,872 miles (+5,134)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,872 miles
    Test number
    677081333024
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass36,738 miles (+4,981)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,738 miles
    Test number
    565501732062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail31,757 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,757 miles
    Test number
    138537721483
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass31,757 miles (+6,891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,757 miles
    Test number
    417457021089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass24,866 miles (+3,611)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    24,866 miles
    Test number
    451255700023
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  27. Pass21,255 miles (+2,289)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,255 miles
    Test number
    772786719099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,966 miles
    Test number
    290771938060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L81 SPR

Does L81 SPR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L81 SPR expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L81 SPR?
The MOT on L81 SPR expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L81 SPR done?
L81 SPR was recorded at 156,222 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 7,956 miles a year.
Has L81 SPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L81 SPR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L81 SPR 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 L81 SPR find?
L81 SPR passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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