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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

T23 CTRMOT history

T23 CTR is a grey petrol MINI first used on 19 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
81,497 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 CTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
19 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 CTR was last recorded at 81,497 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 3,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,211 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,286 miles
Average per year
4,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,497 miles
  • 2025 – 78,211 miles
  • 2023 – 70,618 miles
  • 2022 – 64,865 miles
  • 2020 – 59,776 miles
  • 2019 – 57,965 miles
  • 2018 – 54,283 miles
  • 2017 – 48,675 miles
  • 2016 – 45,023 miles
  • 2015 – 40,883 miles
  • 2014 – 36,902 miles
  • 2013 – 32,387 miles
  • 2012 – 23,900 miles
  • 2011 – 11,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,497 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Door needs attention! constantly pulling door handle and door eventually opens!
  • AdvisoryRear 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.

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake pad warning lamp illuminated.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear subframe very corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,497 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    81,497 miles
    Test number
    912530003944
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door needs attention! constantly pulling door handle and door eventually opens!
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail81,497 miles (+3,286)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,497 miles
    Test number
    492321687497
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Door needs attention! constantly pulling door handle and door eventually opens!
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,211 miles (+2,072)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    78,211 miles
    Test number
    678958589041
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass76,139 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    76,139 miles
    Test number
    713543303485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,136 miles (+5,518)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,136 miles
    Test number
    782860644205
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass70,618 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    70,618 miles
    Test number
    749791728156
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated.
    • AdvisoryRear subframe very corroded.

  7. Fail70,599 miles (+5,734)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,599 miles
    Test number
    485444395231
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall, through a gash. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated.
    • AdvisoryRear subframe very corroded.

  8. Pass64,865 miles (+3,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,865 miles
    Test number
    459337559976
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted under complete car unable to carry out full inspection

  9. Pass61,159 miles (+1,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    61,159 miles
    Test number
    876508402945
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes have light corrosion

  10. Pass59,776 miles (+1,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,776 miles
    Test number
    284096684449
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front sub-frame and lower arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass57,965 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,965 miles
    Test number
    306500003999
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail57,961 miles (+3,678)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,961 miles
    Test number
    788221633149
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass54,283 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,283 miles
    Test number
    308424517226
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Fail54,279 miles (+5,604)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,279 miles
    Test number
    912004499466
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level switch broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  15. Pass48,675 miles (+3,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,675 miles
    Test number
    676848440591
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass45,023 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,023 miles
    Test number
    752174476434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,883 miles (+3,981)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,883 miles
    Test number
    744257567940
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass36,902 miles (+4,515)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,902 miles
    Test number
    669067434267
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass32,387 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,387 miles
    Test number
    959912143272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,381 miles (+8,481)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,381 miles
    Test number
    179010643269
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass23,900 miles (+2,809)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,900 miles
    Test number
    765312642295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,091 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    21,091 miles
    Test number
    335484832095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail21,091 miles (+9,944)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,091 miles
    Test number
    368464432064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass11,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    11,147 miles
    Test number
    575357041081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail11,147 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,147 miles
    Test number
    889176841044
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about T23 CTR

Does T23 CTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 CTR is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 CTR?
The MOT on T23 CTR is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 CTR done?
T23 CTR was recorded at 81,497 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 4,524 miles a year.
Has T23 CTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 CTR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T23 CTR 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 T23 CTR find?
T23 CTR passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front door needs attention! constantly pulling door handle and door eventually opens!; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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