MINI Cooper
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,275 cc
R641 ARDMOT history
R641 ARD is a green petrol MINI Cooper first used on 1 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 5 of 8 MOT tests, with 23,351 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 23,351 mi
- At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 8
- 5 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 650 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R641 ARD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Model
- Cooper
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Jan 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R641 ARD was last recorded at 23,351 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 23,351 miles · 18 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 650 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 23,351 miles
- 2024 – 22,508 miles
- 2023 – 21,065 miles
- 2021 – 20,686 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass23,351 miles
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease at the clamp (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Headlamp levelling device inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
8 tests since 16 Nov 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass23,351 miles3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 23,351 miles
- Test number
- 814220243695
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease at the clamp (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail23,351 miles (+843)4 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,351 miles
- Test number
- 914945940148
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease at the clamp (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass22,508 miles (+19)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 22,508 miles
- Test number
- 359831258332
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower boot incorrect but sealing the joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Footwell distorted, the vehicle has been jacked under the drivers floor.
Fail22,489 miles (+1,424)1 dangerous5 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,489 miles
- Test number
- 385942103412
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass21,065 miles (+41)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 21,065 miles
- Test number
- 886260131805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,024 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 21,024 miles
- Test number
- 263456142504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,024 miles (+338)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,024 miles
- Test number
- 634664941779
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass20,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 20,686 miles
- Test number
- 523726288092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R641 ARD
- Does R641 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R641 ARD is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R641 ARD?
- The MOT on R641 ARD is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R641 ARD done?
- R641 ARD was recorded at 23,351 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 650 miles a year.
- Has R641 ARD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R641 ARD has failed 3 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on R641 ARD 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 R641 ARD find?
- R641 ARD passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease at the clamp; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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