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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

S50 RRLMOT history

S50 RRL is a black petrol MINI first used on 14 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

S50 RRL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
127,771 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 RRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 RRL was last recorded at 127,771 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,720 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
3,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 127,771 miles
  • 2024 – 125,250 miles
  • 2023 – 123,248 miles
  • 2022 – 121,071 miles
  • 2021 – 119,654 miles
  • 2020 – 118,616 miles
  • 2019 – 117,169 miles
  • 2018 – 114,437 miles
  • 2017 – 111,515 miles
  • 2016 – 108,082 miles
  • 2015 – 103,400 miles
  • 2014 – 97,442 miles
  • 2013 – 89,202 miles
  • 2012 – 84,994 miles
  • 2011 – 80,584 miles
  • 2010 – 76,929 miles
  • 2009 – 71,366 miles
  • 2008 – 67,672 miles
  • 2007 – 66,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,771 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coolant fan doesn't appear to be functioning

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,771 miles (+51)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    127,771 miles
    Test number
    663944860945
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail127,720 miles (+2,470)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,720 miles
    Test number
    853291817860
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning negligible power assistance and steering stiff and notchy lock to lock on turnplates (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,250 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    125,250 miles
    Test number
    850186063401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail125,232 miles (+1,984)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,232 miles
    Test number
    491721108140
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement support bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,248 miles (+2,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,248 miles
    Test number
    888566904215
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,071 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,071 miles
    Test number
    341635998141
    • AdvisoryCoolant fan doesn't appear to be functioning
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail121,057 miles (+1,403)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,057 miles
    Test number
    556879380454
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant fan doesn't appear to be functioning
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass119,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,654 miles
    Test number
    699592127255
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded

  9. Fail119,654 miles (+1,038)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,654 miles
    Test number
    447930145052
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer corroded

  10. Pass118,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,616 miles
    Test number
    204385994349
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded outer skin deteriorated

  11. Fail118,616 miles (+1,447)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,616 miles
    Test number
    793091582879
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect check bulb fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded outer skin deteriorated

  12. Pass117,169 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    117,169 miles
    Test number
    284338721521
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  13. Fail117,169 miles (+2,732)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,169 miles
    Test number
    144045482134
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  14. Pass114,437 miles (+2,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    114,437 miles
    Test number
    714172553100
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass111,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,515 miles
    Test number
    124089994859
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail111,513 miles (+3,431)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,513 miles
    Test number
    736165968010
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass108,082 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,082 miles
    Test number
    591541711914
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail108,080 miles (+4,680)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,080 miles
    Test number
    884234957398
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Pass103,400 miles (+5,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    103,400 miles
    Test number
    889814327482
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass97,442 miles (+8,240)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,442 miles
    Test number
    985504614301
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  21. Pass89,202 miles (+4,208)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,202 miles
    Test number
    145542583238
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  22. Pass84,994 miles (+12)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,994 miles
    Test number
    978645972256
    • NoteCover sills fitted
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  23. Fail84,982 miles (+4,398)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,982 miles
    Test number
    408901872274
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCover sills fitted
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  24. Pass80,584 miles (+3,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,584 miles
    Test number
    835672741298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass76,929 miles (+5,563)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,929 miles
    Test number
    214136640272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,366 miles (+3,694)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,366 miles
    Test number
    792165759137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,672 miles (+876)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,672 miles
    Test number
    580248658105
    • NoteRubber boot on o/s/f ball joint split

  28. Pass66,796 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    66,796 miles
    Test number
    570081057317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Questions about S50 RRL

Does S50 RRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 RRL is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S50 RRL?
The MOT on S50 RRL is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 RRL done?
S50 RRL was recorded at 127,771 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 3,408 miles a year.
Has S50 RRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 RRL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S50 RRL 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 S50 RRL find?
S50 RRL passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside and offside; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm, and 2 more.

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