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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

T18 JLGMOT history

T18 JLG is a grey petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,531 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 JLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 JLG was last recorded at 86,531 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,275 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
256 miles
Average per year
3,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,531 miles
  • 2025 – 86,275 miles
  • 2024 – 85,945 miles
  • 2023 – 85,549 miles
  • 2022 – 85,233 miles
  • 2021 – 84,961 miles
  • 2020 – 84,752 miles
  • 2018 – 84,369 miles
  • 2017 – 83,464 miles
  • 2016 – 82,581 miles
  • 2015 – 80,707 miles
  • 2014 – 78,665 miles
  • 2013 – 70,370 miles
  • 2012 – 63,292 miles
  • 2011 – 55,666 miles
  • 2010 – 45,840 miles
  • 2009 – 37,006 miles
  • 2008 – 30,485 miles
  • 2007 – 14,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,531 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,531 miles (+256)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,531 miles
    Test number
    950815885085
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,275 miles (+51)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    86,275 miles
    Test number
    417044175357
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail86,224 miles (+279)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,224 miles
    Test number
    176718391405
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass85,945 miles (+396)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,945 miles
    Test number
    477726152416
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass85,549 miles (+316)1 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,549 miles
    Test number
    941325784902
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing but just acceptable

  6. Pass85,233 miles (+272)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,233 miles
    Test number
    735746445025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp slightly dim

  7. Pass84,961 miles (+209)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,961 miles
    Test number
    879684796303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to underside of vehicle

  8. Pass84,752 miles (+383)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,752 miles
    Test number
    642042270782
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment no reserve travel or lock up (needs adjustment ? ) (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up and slightly low effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails and lower floor panels have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass84,369 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,369 miles
    Test number
    904635623956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail84,364 miles (+900)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,364 miles
    Test number
    737964324254
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass83,464 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,464 miles
    Test number
    232970393965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,581 miles (+1,874)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    82,581 miles
    Test number
    638804016743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,707 miles (+1,859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,707 miles
    Test number
    808598054557
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt strong advise (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade split

  14. Pass78,848 miles (+183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,848 miles
    Test number
    107595605406
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass78,665 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,665 miles
    Test number
    355865764263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn out of shape and 2mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn out of shape

  16. Fail78,665 miles (+8,295)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,665 miles
    Test number
    347173264405
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn out of shape and 2mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn out of shape

  17. Pass70,370 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,370 miles
    Test number
    595006763249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,292 miles
    Test number
    955922682222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,292 miles (+7,626)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,292 miles
    Test number
    789292582297
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise oil leak
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust

  20. Pass55,666 miles (+9,826)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,666 miles
    Test number
    236678171258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,840 miles
    Test number
    512547060251
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail45,840 miles (+8,834)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,840 miles
    Test number
    684197660218
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail37,006 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,006 miles
    Test number
    533751919188
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass37,006 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,006 miles
    Test number
    764671819197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,485 miles
    Test number
    401654168003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,485 miles (+15,601)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,485 miles
    Test number
    210864568064
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre bald edges

  27. Pass14,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,884 miles
    Test number
    652143927065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 JLG

Does T18 JLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 JLG is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 JLG?
The MOT on T18 JLG is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 JLG done?
T18 JLG was recorded at 86,531 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 3,745 miles a year.
Has T18 JLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 JLG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T18 JLG 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 T18 JLG find?
T18 JLG passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose; nearside front upper macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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