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Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

S40 JBLMOT history

S40 JBL is a red petrol MINI Cooper first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 55,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
55,644 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 JBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 JBL was last recorded at 55,644 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 3,890 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,754 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,890 miles
Average per year
3,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,644 miles
  • 2025 – 51,754 miles
  • 2024 – 46,814 miles
  • 2023 – 43,134 miles
  • 2022 – 39,443 miles
  • 2021 – 35,945 miles
  • 2020 – 34,354 miles
  • 2019 – 31,253 miles
  • 2018 – 27,639 miles
  • 2017 – 25,069 miles
  • 2016 – 21,694 miles
  • 2015 – 14,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,644 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,644 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    55,644 miles
    Test number
    985059822444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail55,644 miles (+3,890)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,644 miles
    Test number
    255162531741
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass51,754 miles (+4,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    51,754 miles
    Test number
    470146232142
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing low on tread to the outer edge.

  4. Pass46,814 miles (+3,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    46,814 miles
    Test number
    306225502472
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassi and suspension.

  5. Pass43,134 miles (+3,691)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    43,134 miles
    Test number
    845194530054
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on the edges.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to brake pipes in areas.
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp misting up.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass39,443 miles (+3,498)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,443 miles
    Test number
    147933396614
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass35,945 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,945 miles
    Test number
    879703981136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass34,354 miles (+3,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,354 miles
    Test number
    198853672885
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass31,253 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    31,253 miles
    Test number
    116916178833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,639 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    27,639 miles
    Test number
    510186862908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,069 miles (+3,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    25,069 miles
    Test number
    455121247096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass21,694 miles (+7,233)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    21,694 miles
    Test number
    644123108427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,461 miles
    Test number
    197127535042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail14,461 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,461 miles
    Test number
    976407635098
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about S40 JBL

Does S40 JBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 JBL is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 JBL?
The MOT on S40 JBL 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 S40 JBL done?
S40 JBL was recorded at 55,644 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 3,740 miles a year.
Has S40 JBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 JBL has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 JBL 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 S40 JBL find?
S40 JBL passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; rear service brake binding but not excessively both, and 2 more.

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