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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

S31 RFLMOT history

S31 RFL is a black petrol MINI first used on 17 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

S31 RFL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
130,024 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 RFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 RFL was last recorded at 130,024 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 5,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,790 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,234 miles
Average per year
7,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,024 miles
  • 2025 – 124,790 miles
  • 2024 – 121,427 miles
  • 2023 – 117,596 miles
  • 2022 – 109,960 miles
  • 2021 – 104,992 miles
  • 2020 – 104,253 miles
  • 2019 – 102,309 miles
  • 2018 – 87,703 miles
  • 2017 – 73,163 miles
  • 2016 – 62,876 miles
  • 2015 – 51,144 miles
  • 2014 – 39,207 miles
  • 2012 – 29,054 miles
  • 2011 – 22,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,024 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes rusty

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,024 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    130,024 miles
    Test number
    944928831048
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes rusty
  2. Fail130,010 miles (+5,220)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,010 miles
    Test number
    450365281408
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes rusty
  3. Pass124,790 miles (+3,363)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    124,790 miles
    Test number
    664870183850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes has surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass121,427 miles (+3,831)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    121,427 miles
    Test number
    484445023677
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass117,596 miles (+7,636)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,596 miles
    Test number
    951128475325
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass109,960 miles (+4,968)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    109,960 miles
    Test number
    667963918928
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass104,992 miles (+739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    104,992 miles
    Test number
    512645077519
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55rf1687v advan (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass104,253 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    104,253 miles
    Test number
    975832001700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,309 miles (+14,606)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,309 miles
    Test number
    379302062600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,703 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,703 miles
    Test number
    630623918288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail87,696 miles (+14,533)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,696 miles
    Test number
    877225782286
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass73,163 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    73,163 miles
    Test number
    175173768142
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated on dash board
  13. Fail73,154 miles (+10,278)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,154 miles
    Test number
    343919020072
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated on dash board
  14. Pass62,876 miles (+11,732)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,876 miles
    Test number
    803379269380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,144 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    51,144 miles
    Test number
    470568497297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,021 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,021 miles
    Test number
    795562045074
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass46,021 miles (+6,814)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,021 miles
    Test number
    847302945011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,207 miles (+10,153)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,207 miles
    Test number
    905974714031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,054 miles (+6,995)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,054 miles
    Test number
    976461912348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,059 miles
    Test number
    417266301422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 RFL

Does S31 RFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 RFL is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 RFL?
The MOT on S31 RFL is valid until 9 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 RFL done?
S31 RFL was recorded at 130,024 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 7,268 miles a year.
Has S31 RFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 RFL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 RFL 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 RFL find?
S31 RFL passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; oil leak, but not excessive; front and rear subframes rusty.

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