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Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,998 cc

MJM 497MOT history

MJM 497 is a red petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 17 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 42,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MJM 497 red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
42,494 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MJM 497
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
17 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MJM 497 was last recorded at 42,494 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 5,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,986 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,508 miles
Average per year
3,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,494 miles
  • 2025 – 36,986 miles
  • 2024 – 33,570 miles
  • 2023 – 29,190 miles
  • 2022 – 24,513 miles
  • 2021 – 22,133 miles
  • 2020 – 21,056 miles
  • 2019 – 17,581 miles
  • 2018 – 14,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,494 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 Jul 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,494 miles (+5,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    42,494 miles
    Test number
    404150650034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass36,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    36,986 miles
    Test number
    339182408837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail36,986 miles (+3,416)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,986 miles
    Test number
    339085332253
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure LUMP / FLAT SPOT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass33,570 miles (+4,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    33,570 miles
    Test number
    652637381340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass29,190 miles (+4,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    29,190 miles
    Test number
    420698420300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass24,513 miles (+2,380)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    24,513 miles
    Test number
    862101794529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,133 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    22,133 miles
    Test number
    895144295959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass21,056 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    21,056 miles
    Test number
    790393345685
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Fail21,056 miles (+3,475)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,056 miles
    Test number
    778578617833
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass17,581 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    17,581 miles
    Test number
    313717599425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    14,180 miles
    Test number
    525089986705
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about MJM 497

What vehicle is registration MJM 497 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MJM 497 on a red petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 17 Jul 2015. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MJM 497 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MJM 497 is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on MJM 497?
The MOT on MJM 497 is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MJM 497 done?
MJM 497 was recorded at 42,494 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 3,551 miles a year.
Has MJM 497 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MJM 497 has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on MJM 497 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 MJM 497 find?
MJM 497 passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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