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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

S31 LAUMOT history

S31 LAU is a grey petrol MINI first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,199 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

S31 LAU grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
74,199 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 LAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 LAU was last recorded at 74,199 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 1,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,335 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,864 miles
Average per year
3,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,199 miles
  • 2025 – 72,335 miles
  • 2024 – 70,907 miles
  • 2023 – 68,592 miles
  • 2022 – 65,971 miles
  • 2021 – 62,927 miles
  • 2020 – 59,795 miles
  • 2019 – 56,073 miles
  • 2018 – 52,552 miles
  • 2017 – 48,805 miles
  • 2016 – 45,106 miles
  • 2015 – 39,934 miles
  • 2014 – 34,804 miles
  • 2013 – 30,105 miles
  • 2012 – 28,635 miles
  • 2011 – 26,821 miles
  • 2010 – 24,469 miles
  • 2009 – 22,080 miles
  • 2008 – 19,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,199 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & inner pad worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear exhaust is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,199 miles (+1,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    74,199 miles
    Test number
    116867779301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & inner pad worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass72,335 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    72,335 miles
    Test number
    466882317630
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail72,335 miles (+1,428)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,335 miles
    Test number
    496875198795
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass70,907 miles (+2,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,907 miles
    Test number
    296393045724
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    68,592 miles
    Test number
    590561279729
    • AdvisoryRear heavy surface corrosion rear suspension components

  6. Fail68,592 miles (+2,621)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,592 miles
    Test number
    394266744562
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heavy surface corrosion rear suspension components

  7. Pass65,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    65,971 miles
    Test number
    866462774307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,971 miles (+3,044)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,971 miles
    Test number
    811054703377
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass62,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    191707419199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,927 miles (+3,132)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    759758147160
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear . rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. rear section (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass59,795 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    59,795 miles
    Test number
    800113466380
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  12. Fail59,794 miles (+3,721)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,794 miles
    Test number
    118206163767
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeatshield loose+exhaust deteriorated

  13. Pass56,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,073 miles
    Test number
    629373756433
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail56,073 miles (+3,521)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,073 miles
    Test number
    845153737612
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass52,552 miles (+3,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    52,552 miles
    Test number
    188165357093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass48,805 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    48,805 miles
    Test number
    120183135099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,106 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,106 miles
    Test number
    804029049466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust is corroded

  18. Fail45,050 miles (+5,116)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,050 miles
    Test number
    568328079259
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust is corroded

  19. Pass39,934 miles (+5,130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,934 miles
    Test number
    378380735053
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass34,804 miles (+4,699)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,804 miles
    Test number
    207487934077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

  21. Pass30,105 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,105 miles
    Test number
    497499233015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,635 miles (+1,814)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,635 miles
    Test number
    838370382044
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slight wear on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre slight wear on inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust slight corrosion

  23. Pass26,821 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,821 miles
    Test number
    126978781403
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slight wear
    • NoteRear brake discs slight corrosion and wear
    • NoteUnable to check full length of sills due to covers fitted

  24. Fail26,821 miles (+2,352)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,821 miles
    Test number
    557855981001
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slight wear
    • NoteRear brake discs slight corrosion and wear
    • NoteUnable to check full length of sills due to covers fitted

  25. Pass24,469 miles (+2,389)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    24,469 miles
    Test number
    660209580057
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 2mm on inner edge and slight cracks in tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 1*6mm on inner edge and slight cracks in tread

  26. Pass22,080 miles (+2,927)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,080 miles
    Test number
    662607689019
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on edges and perishing to tread

  27. Pass19,153 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,153 miles
    Test number
    160651098040
    • NoteNearside front tyre on 2mm and worn on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about S31 LAU

Does S31 LAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 LAU is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 LAU?
The MOT on S31 LAU is valid until 16 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 LAU done?
S31 LAU was recorded at 74,199 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 3,078 miles a year.
Has S31 LAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 LAU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S31 LAU 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 LAU find?
S31 LAU passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & inner pad worn.

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