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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

S7 TJVMOT history

S7 TJV is a black petrol MINI first used on 10 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

S7 TJV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
100,305 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 TJV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 TJV was last recorded at 100,305 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,265 miles · 11 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
4,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,305 miles
  • 2025 – 98,017 miles
  • 2024 – 97,736 miles
  • 2023 – 96,573 miles
  • 2022 – 89,925 miles
  • 2021 – 81,741 miles
  • 2020 – 77,624 miles
  • 2019 – 73,678 miles
  • 2018 – 68,951 miles
  • 2016 – 63,112 miles
  • 2015 – 45,428 miles
  • 2013 – 31,114 miles
  • 2012 – 28,743 miles
  • 2011 – 25,956 miles
  • 2010 – 22,714 miles
  • 2009 – 18,923 miles
  • 2008 – 15,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,305 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,305 miles (+40)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    100,305 miles
    Test number
    698479416514
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail100,265 miles (+2,248)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,265 miles
    Test number
    729600865122
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass98,017 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,017 miles
    Test number
    319905878819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail98,001 miles (+265)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,001 miles
    Test number
    789309034795
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam sticking on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses faded

  5. Pass97,736 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    97,736 miles
    Test number
    244801966105
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/f + o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion subframes / suspension components

  6. Fail97,736 miles (+1,163)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,736 miles
    Test number
    960496495035
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/f + o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion subframes / suspension components

  7. Pass96,573 miles (+6,648)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    96,573 miles
    Test number
    983374247472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,925 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,925 miles
    Test number
    543887623196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail89,924 miles (+8,183)4 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,924 miles
    Test number
    391084107911
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,741 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,741 miles
    Test number
    196235383343
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail81,741 miles (+4,117)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,741 miles
    Test number
    594580465796
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Inner ball joint! (connects to front sus arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass77,624 miles (+3,946)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,624 miles
    Test number
    356650473393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass73,678 miles (+72)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    73,678 miles
    Test number
    632929462249
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Fail73,606 miles (+4,655)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,606 miles
    Test number
    684287279692
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass68,951 miles (+5,839)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,951 miles
    Test number
    133004190438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass63,112 miles (+4,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,112 miles
    Test number
    785880947004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass58,298 miles (+12,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,298 miles
    Test number
    848405603370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass45,428 miles (+14,314)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,428 miles
    Test number
    206516405023
    • NoteRear Exhaust Bracket slightly damaged

  19. Pass31,114 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,114 miles
    Test number
    298883253237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail31,102 miles (+2,359)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,102 miles
    Test number
    217878143289
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteExhaust backbox outer skin corroded

  21. Pass28,743 miles (+2,787)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,743 miles
    Test number
    625850052247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust back box outer skin corroded

  22. Pass25,956 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,956 miles
    Test number
    775268041286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,714 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    22,714 miles
    Test number
    302473290213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    18,923 miles
    Test number
    830062389232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,923 miles (+3,876)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,923 miles
    Test number
    692472889221
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass15,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,047 miles
    Test number
    594136278218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S7 TJV

Does S7 TJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 TJV is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 TJV?
The MOT on S7 TJV is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 TJV done?
S7 TJV was recorded at 100,305 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 4,906 miles a year.
Has S7 TJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 TJV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S7 TJV 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 S7 TJV find?
S7 TJV passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount splitting; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 5 more.

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