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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

S21 TRCMOT history

S21 TRC is a red petrol MINI first used on 19 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 55,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

S21 TRC red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
55,240 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 TRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 TRC was last recorded at 55,240 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,682 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,558 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,682 miles
Average per year
2,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,240 miles
  • 2025 – 53,558 miles
  • 2024 – 51,119 miles
  • 2023 – 49,119 miles
  • 2022 – 46,833 miles
  • 2021 – 44,754 miles
  • 2020 – 43,322 miles
  • 2019 – 35,812 miles
  • 2018 – 33,548 miles
  • 2017 – 30,978 miles
  • 2016 – 27,671 miles
  • 2015 – 24,476 miles
  • 2014 – 21,719 miles
  • 2013 – 18,813 miles
  • 2012 – 15,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,240 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Covers fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,240 miles (+1,682)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    55,240 miles
    Test number
    173117138983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass53,558 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    825344825050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail53,558 miles (+2,439)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    190456184617
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass51,119 miles (+2,000)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    51,119 miles
    Test number
    379121726592
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  5. Pass49,119 miles (+2,286)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    49,119 miles
    Test number
    425345356469
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield condition

  6. Pass46,833 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    46,833 miles
    Test number
    334229098235
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  7. Fail46,820 miles (+2,066)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,820 miles
    Test number
    803269119469
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted

  8. Pass44,754 miles (+1,432)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    44,754 miles
    Test number
    334345748856
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass43,322 miles (+7,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    43,322 miles
    Test number
    788375743886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass35,812 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    35,812 miles
    Test number
    766062305029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,548 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    33,548 miles
    Test number
    772206037675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,978 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,978 miles
    Test number
    486682377258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail30,976 miles (+3,305)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,976 miles
    Test number
    308891098439
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre hard wearing on inner and outer edges

  14. Pass27,671 miles (+3,195)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    27,671 miles
    Test number
    643253632077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  15. Pass24,476 miles (+2,757)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    24,476 miles
    Test number
    239640715485
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass21,719 miles (+2,906)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    21,719 miles
    Test number
    669701514124
    • NoteFront tyres are wearing unevenly on their outer edges.
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass18,813 miles (+3,271)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    18,813 miles
    Test number
    688362913143
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has sidewall damage but not through to cord

  18. Pass15,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    15,542 miles
    Test number
    276168622499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 TRC

Does S21 TRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S21 TRC is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S21 TRC?
The MOT on S21 TRC is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S21 TRC done?
S21 TRC was recorded at 55,240 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,873 miles a year.
Has S21 TRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 TRC has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S21 TRC 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 S21 TRC find?
S21 TRC passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.

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