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MINI Cooper S

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

S3 OHGMOT history

S3 OHG is a red petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 23 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 114,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
114,032 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 OHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 OHG was last recorded at 114,032 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,446 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
586 miles
Average per year
2,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,032 miles
  • 2025 – 113,446 miles
  • 2024 – 112,376 miles
  • 2023 – 109,665 miles
  • 2022 – 105,886 miles
  • 2021 – 103,683 miles
  • 2019 – 99,580 miles
  • 2018 – 97,979 miles
  • 2017 – 95,102 miles
  • 2016 – 89,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,032 miles
  • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 23 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,032 miles (+586)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    114,032 miles
    Test number
    282327844563
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass113,446 miles (+1,070)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    113,446 miles
    Test number
    360462908358
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside / offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met minium performance requirment

  3. Pass112,376 miles (+2,711)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,376 miles
    Test number
    124502930660
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front/rear at rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,665 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,665 miles
    Test number
    560113769213
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front/rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail109,665 miles (+3,779)2 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,665 miles
    Test number
    743476911631
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front/rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,886 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,886 miles
    Test number
    430863553674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,683 miles (+4,103)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,683 miles
    Test number
    813191444801
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp loose inside not affecting beam or alignment
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe corroded

  8. Pass99,580 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,580 miles
    Test number
    690818399900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail99,580 miles (+1,601)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,580 miles
    Test number
    261501011162
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,979 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,979 miles
    Test number
    945315969579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,102 miles (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,102 miles
    Test number
    648917786943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,612 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,612 miles
    Test number
    295263486375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,645 miles
    Test number
    279862476371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 OHG

Does S3 OHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 OHG is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 OHG?
The MOT on S3 OHG is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 OHG done?
S3 OHG was recorded at 114,032 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 2,582 miles a year.
Has S3 OHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 OHG has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 OHG 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 S3 OHG find?
S3 OHG passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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