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MINI Cooper D

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

S31 ELJMOT history

S31 ELJ is a blue diesel MINI Cooper D first used on 7 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 132,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
132,433 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,767 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 ELJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper D
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
7 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 ELJ was last recorded at 132,433 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 7,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
124,760 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,673 miles
Average per year
7,767 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,433 miles
  • 2025 – 124,760 miles
  • 2024 – 116,966 miles
  • 2023 – 110,433 miles
  • 2022 – 103,372 miles
  • 2021 – 97,027 miles
  • 2020 – 92,523 miles
  • 2019 – 83,455 miles
  • 2018 – 75,484 miles
  • 2017 – 65,620 miles
  • 2016 – 57,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,433 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on limits (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,433 miles (+7,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    132,433 miles
    Test number
    843920255309
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on limits (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass124,760 miles (+7,794)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    124,760 miles
    Test number
    193119826464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,966 miles (+6,533)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,966 miles
    Test number
    245906626901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,433 miles (+7,061)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,433 miles
    Test number
    672731046446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Foremost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass103,372 miles (+6,345)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,372 miles
    Test number
    231790543790
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass97,027 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    97,027 miles
    Test number
    768408993105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail97,027 miles (+4,504)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,027 miles
    Test number
    584879873744
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass92,523 miles (+9,068)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    92,523 miles
    Test number
    939650452353
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass83,455 miles (+7,971)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    83,455 miles
    Test number
    171180342614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,484 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,484 miles
    Test number
    919314559718
    • 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))

  11. Fail75,480 miles (+9,860)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,480 miles
    Test number
    941353970809
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass65,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,620 miles
    Test number
    885976939657
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail65,620 miles (+8,594)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,620 miles
    Test number
    856914961045
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs worn (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass57,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,026 miles
    Test number
    397659111983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S31 ELJ

Does S31 ELJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 ELJ is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 ELJ?
The MOT on S31 ELJ is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 ELJ done?
S31 ELJ was recorded at 132,433 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 7,767 miles a year.
Has S31 ELJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 ELJ has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on S31 ELJ 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 ELJ find?
S31 ELJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on limits.

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