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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

S66 TELMOT history

S66 TEL is a green petrol MINI first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 137,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2025.

S66 TEL green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2025
Mileage
137,289 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S66 TEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S66 TEL was last recorded at 137,289 miles on 24 Jan 2025, 2,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Dec 2021: 131,335 miles, lower than 131,353 miles on 17 Dec 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
134,737 miles · 1 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,552 miles
Average per year
6,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,289 miles
  • 2024 – 134,737 miles
  • 2023 – 132,938 miles
  • 2021 – 131,335 miles
  • 2020 – 128,693 miles
  • 2019 – 122,061 miles
  • 2018 – 108,248 miles
  • 2017 – 95,125 miles
  • 2016 – 82,882 miles
  • 2015 – 69,476 miles
  • 2014 – 66,003 miles
  • 2013 – 61,006 miles
  • 2012 – 55,305 miles
  • 2011 – 50,195 miles
  • 2010 – 45,059 miles
  • 2009 – 32,349 miles
  • 2008 – 28,511 miles
  • 2007 – 24,107 miles
  • 2006 – 18,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail137,289 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail137,289 miles (+2,552)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,289 miles
    Test number
    986222046094
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass134,737 miles (+1,799)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,737 miles
    Test number
    559888102615
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass132,938 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,938 miles
    Test number
    517696805429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail132,938 miles (+1,603)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,938 miles
    Test number
    575373059237
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass131,335 miles (-18)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,335 miles
    Test number
    565085727113
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail131,353 miles (+2,660)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,353 miles
    Test number
    459174808125
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass128,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,693 miles
    Test number
    162005755225
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail128,693 miles (+6,632)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,693 miles
    Test number
    226930157823
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,061 miles
    Test number
    610185232628
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail122,061 miles (+13,813)4 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,061 miles
    Test number
    747132788522
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,248 miles (+13,123)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,248 miles
    Test number
    711998567720
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass95,125 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,125 miles
    Test number
    393340001355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail95,125 miles (+12,243)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,125 miles
    Test number
    321437237051
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass82,882 miles (+13,406)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,882 miles
    Test number
    487078441922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,476 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    69,476 miles
    Test number
    952187548285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,362 miles (+3,359)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,362 miles
    Test number
    748804820940
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  17. Pass66,003 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,003 miles
    Test number
    267901904356
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  18. Fail66,002 miles (+4,996)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,002 miles
    Test number
    967221604380
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  19. Pass61,006 miles (+5,701)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,006 miles
    Test number
    328205293273
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteExhaust rear box deteriorated

  20. Pass55,305 miles (+5,110)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    55,305 miles
    Test number
    976843092217
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip provision missing
    • NoteEngine management lamp illuminated

  21. Pass50,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,195 miles
    Test number
    685191901343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,195 miles (+5,136)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,195 miles
    Test number
    619111601309
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass45,059 miles (+317)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,059 miles
    Test number
    982949190285
    • NoteEngine light on

  24. Fail44,742 miles (+12,393)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,742 miles
    Test number
    584711890216
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads look low
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald outer advise alignment check
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 1.6mm offside front 2mm

  25. Pass32,349 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,349 miles
    Test number
    391463509303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,270 miles (+3,759)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,270 miles
    Test number
    781493299248
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  27. Pass28,511 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,511 miles
    Test number
    784019188260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,107 miles (+5,638)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,107 miles
    Test number
    942455797231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,469 miles
    Test number
    162364586212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S66 TEL

Does S66 TEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S66 TEL expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S66 TEL?
The MOT on S66 TEL expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S66 TEL done?
S66 TEL was recorded at 137,289 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2025, an average of 6,497 miles a year.
Has S66 TEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S66 TEL has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S66 TEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S66 TEL find?
S66 TEL failed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2025 with 4 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front service brake excessively fluctuating; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control arm bush, and 8 more.

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