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Orange · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

S31 SAMMOT history

S31 SAM is an orange petrol MINI first used on 18 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 18 MOT tests, with 64,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

S31 SAM orange MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
64,581 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
18
18 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 SAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 SAM was last recorded at 64,581 miles on 6 May 2026, 3,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,160 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,421 miles
Average per year
3,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,581 miles
  • 2025 – 61,160 miles
  • 2024 – 57,745 miles
  • 2023 – 55,018 miles
  • 2022 – 51,700 miles
  • 2021 – 47,901 miles
  • 2020 – 44,712 miles
  • 2019 – 40,735 miles
  • 2018 – 35,623 miles
  • 2017 – 30,957 miles
  • 2016 – 27,548 miles
  • 2015 – 23,953 miles
  • 2014 – 20,461 miles
  • 2013 – 17,028 miles
  • 2012 – 15,258 miles
  • 2011 – 14,531 miles
  • 2010 – 13,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,581 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,581 miles (+3,421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    64,581 miles
    Test number
    923731714111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,160 miles (+3,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    61,160 miles
    Test number
    419096495832
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass57,745 miles (+2,727)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    57,745 miles
    Test number
    813795038596
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,018 miles (+3,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    55,018 miles
    Test number
    454688833058
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass51,700 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    51,700 miles
    Test number
    656935037945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,901 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    47,901 miles
    Test number
    894525674143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,712 miles (+3,977)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    44,712 miles
    Test number
    454011281224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,735 miles (+5,112)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,735 miles
    Test number
    932661899425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,623 miles (+4,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,623 miles
    Test number
    674682515866
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass30,957 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,957 miles
    Test number
    943680855541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,548 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,548 miles
    Test number
    104489981787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,953 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,953 miles
    Test number
    129718735160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass20,461 miles (+3,433)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    20,461 miles
    Test number
    135311424143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,028 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    17,028 miles
    Test number
    366932043185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,935 miles (+1,677)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    16,935 miles
    Test number
    205710633115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,258 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,258 miles
    Test number
    465885262013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,531 miles (+1,319)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,531 miles
    Test number
    985301361020
    • NoteSlight dampness to power steering pipes

  18. Pass13,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    13,212 miles
    Test number
    261321440098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S31 SAM

Does S31 SAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 SAM is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 SAM?
The MOT on S31 SAM is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 SAM done?
S31 SAM was recorded at 64,581 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 3,165 miles a year.
Has S31 SAM ever failed its MOT?
No. S31 SAM has passed all 18 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on S31 SAM 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 SAM find?
S31 SAM passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edge also; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush, and 1 more.

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