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MINI John Cooper Works

Black · Petrol · 2020 · 1,998 cc

M171 BUSMOT history

M171 BUS is a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 1 Sept 2020. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 4 of 6 MOT tests, with 28,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
28,872 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
6
4 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M171 BUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2020
First used
1 Sept 2020
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M171 BUS was last recorded at 28,872 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1,294 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
27,578 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,294 miles
Average per year
4,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,872 miles
  • 2025 – 27,578 miles
  • 2024 – 24,886 miles
  • 2023 – 16,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,872 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 30 Aug 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,872 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    28,872 miles
    Test number
    560915623397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,578 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    27,578 miles
    Test number
    729841917107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    24,886 miles
    Test number
    955931474171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Fail24,886 miles (+8,175)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,886 miles
    Test number
    942306334060
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass16,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    16,711 miles
    Test number
    822381737258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail16,704 miles1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,704 miles
    Test number
    774499403621
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about M171 BUS

Does M171 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M171 BUS is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on M171 BUS?
The MOT on M171 BUS is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M171 BUS done?
M171 BUS was recorded at 28,872 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,089 miles a year.
Has M171 BUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M171 BUS has failed 2 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on M171 BUS 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 M171 BUS find?
M171 BUS passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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