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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,397 cc

S31 AARMOT history

S31 AAR is a silver petrol MINI first used on 6 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 85,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

S31 AAR silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,159 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 AAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 AAR was last recorded at 85,159 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 7,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,142 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,017 miles
Average per year
4,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,159 miles
  • 2025 – 78,142 miles
  • 2024 – 72,470 miles
  • 2023 – 68,540 miles
  • 2022 – 65,818 miles
  • 2021 – 64,016 miles
  • 2020 – 62,659 miles
  • 2019 – 60,246 miles
  • 2018 – 57,358 miles
  • 2017 – 53,517 miles
  • 2016 – 50,740 miles
  • 2015 – 44,211 miles
  • 2014 – 38,288 miles
  • 2013 – 31,286 miles
  • 2012 – 24,167 miles
  • 2011 – 18,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,159 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,159 miles (+7,017)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,159 miles
    Test number
    299590682952
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass78,142 miles (+5,672)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    78,142 miles
    Test number
    182547194876
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass72,470 miles (+3,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    72,470 miles
    Test number
    741506854879
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass68,540 miles (+2,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,540 miles
    Test number
    304014535830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass65,818 miles (+1,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,818 miles
    Test number
    293614336786
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass64,016 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    64,016 miles
    Test number
    299268092388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,659 miles (+2,413)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    62,659 miles
    Test number
    393891765247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,246 miles (+2,888)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,246 miles
    Test number
    297933572212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass57,358 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,358 miles
    Test number
    791824702341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,517 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,517 miles
    Test number
    138561252919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,740 miles (+6,529)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,740 miles
    Test number
    534378514994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,211 miles (+5,923)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,211 miles
    Test number
    520885620192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,288 miles (+7,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,288 miles
    Test number
    689189444274
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass31,286 miles (+7,119)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,286 miles
    Test number
    286294123254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,167 miles (+6,117)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,167 miles
    Test number
    737908822259
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  16. Pass18,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,050 miles
    Test number
    238808331213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail18,050 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,050 miles
    Test number
    537887431284
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about S31 AAR

Does S31 AAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 AAR is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 AAR?
The MOT on S31 AAR is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 AAR done?
S31 AAR was recorded at 85,159 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,484 miles a year.
Has S31 AAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 AAR has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on S31 AAR 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 S31 AAR find?
S31 AAR passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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