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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

T21 GPAMOT history

T21 GPA is a red petrol MINI first used on 10 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 90,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
90,099 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T21 GPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
10 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T21 GPA was last recorded at 90,099 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,814 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,285 miles
Average per year
5,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,099 miles
  • 2025 – 87,814 miles
  • 2024 – 86,611 miles
  • 2023 – 84,139 miles
  • 2022 – 81,750 miles
  • 2021 – 78,840 miles
  • 2020 – 75,735 miles
  • 2019 – 67,179 miles
  • 2018 – 60,405 miles
  • 2017 – 53,337 miles
  • 2016 – 52,646 miles
  • 2015 – 44,642 miles
  • 2014 – 35,997 miles
  • 2013 – 25,953 miles
  • 2012 – 20,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,099 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    90,099 miles
    Test number
    877606478896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail90,099 miles (+2,285)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,099 miles
    Test number
    329955397613
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

  3. Pass87,814 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,814 miles
    Test number
    615311808362
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail87,814 miles (+1,203)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,814 miles
    Test number
    346640757642
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front "knock" from suspension, unable to determine origin

  5. Pass86,611 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,611 miles
    Test number
    807563239254
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass86,611 miles (+72)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    86,611 miles
    Test number
    642884686417
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail86,539 miles (+2,400)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,539 miles
    Test number
    242554547929
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass84,139 miles (+2,389)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,139 miles
    Test number
    475609065688
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass81,750 miles (+2,910)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,750 miles
    Test number
    414299494558
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers split

  10. Pass78,840 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,840 miles
    Test number
    559230669704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,735 miles
    Test number
    453919814273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,732 miles (+8,553)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,732 miles
    Test number
    192793894226
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on back of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on back of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass67,179 miles (+6,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,179 miles
    Test number
    967141953155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass60,405 miles (+7,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    60,405 miles
    Test number
    953907456457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass53,337 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    53,337 miles
    Test number
    957236397537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass52,646 miles (+1,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    52,646 miles
    Test number
    380621336208
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail51,071 miles (+6,429)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,071 miles
    Test number
    153025929341
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre feathering, seperating

  18. Pass44,642 miles (+8,645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,642 miles
    Test number
    244942705704
    • AdvisoryWiper blades in poor condition

  19. Pass35,997 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,997 miles
    Test number
    465053754382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,996 miles (+10,043)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,996 miles
    Test number
    405262854497
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass25,953 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    25,953 miles
    Test number
    945514923389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,837 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    20,837 miles
    Test number
    455018222315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,652 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,652 miles
    Test number
    656371722333
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about T21 GPA

Does T21 GPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T21 GPA is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T21 GPA?
The MOT on T21 GPA is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T21 GPA done?
T21 GPA was recorded at 90,099 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,286 miles a year.
Has T21 GPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T21 GPA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T21 GPA 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 T21 GPA find?
T21 GPA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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