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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,598 cc

T31 GRPMOT history

T31 GRP is a black petrol MINI first used on 3 Apr 2009. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 43,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
43,792 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T31 GRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
3 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T31 GRP was last recorded at 43,792 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 44 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Aug 2016: 34,028 miles, lower than 35,551 miles on 30 Jul 2015.

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
43,748 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
44 miles
Average per year
1,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,792 miles
  • 2024 – 35,524 miles
  • 2023 – 35,496 miles
  • 2022 – 35,459 miles
  • 2021 – 35,389 miles
  • 2020 – 34,748 miles
  • 2019 – 34,725 miles
  • 2018 – 34,449 miles
  • 2017 – 34,270 miles
  • 2016 – 34,028 miles
  • 2015 – 35,551 miles
  • 2014 – 32,843 miles
  • 2013 – 31,581 miles
  • 2012 – 26,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,792 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,792 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    43,792 miles
    Test number
    757139064662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail43,748 miles (+8,224)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,748 miles
    Test number
    958185911281
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass35,524 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    35,524 miles
    Test number
    431318812474
    • AdvisoryUnder the vehicle corroded front and rear

  4. Pass35,496 miles (+37)20 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    35,496 miles
    Test number
    244118836692
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR BRAKE DICS ARE WORN
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMOST OF THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass35,459 miles (+70)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    35,459 miles
    Test number
    114634550935
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryAPPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC SILL COVERS
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass35,389 miles (+641)26 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    35,389 miles
    Test number
    252674483861
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryAPPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONTBRAKE DISCS ARE WORN
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC FLOOR AND SILL COVERS
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass34,748 miles (+23)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    34,748 miles
    Test number
    422208322069
    • AdvisoryAPPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON FLOOR AND SILL AREA
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS AARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC FLOOR AND SILL COVERS

  8. Pass34,725 miles (+276)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    34,725 miles
    Test number
    491804787699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tie-rod end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with side skirts and floor undertrays obscuring the view of some components

  9. Pass34,449 miles (+179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    34,449 miles
    Test number
    735744468514
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with side skirts and floor undertrays obscuring the view of some components

  10. Pass34,270 miles (+242)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    34,270 miles
    Test number
    690116737538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with side skirts and floor covers obscuring the view of some components

  11. Pass34,028 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    34,028 miles
    Test number
    583883089251
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
    • AdvisoryENGINE FLOOR AND SILL COVERS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail34,028 miles (-1,523)1 failure15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,028 miles
    Test number
    666329575146
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
    • AdvisoryENGINE FLOOR AND SILL COVERS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND LOWER (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND LOWER (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass35,551 miles (+2,708)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,551 miles
    Test number
    976061815210
    • NoteBOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

  14. Pass32,843 miles (+1,262)9 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,843 miles
    Test number
    487080824274
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED ...
    • NoteBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN ...
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPTABLE POSITION ...
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass31,581 miles (+858)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,581 miles
    Test number
    158334823290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,723 miles (+4,710)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,723 miles
    Test number
    196839573414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass26,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,013 miles
    Test number
    659022502137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T31 GRP

Does T31 GRP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T31 GRP expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T31 GRP?
The MOT on T31 GRP expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T31 GRP done?
T31 GRP was recorded at 43,792 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 1,317 miles a year.
Has T31 GRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T31 GRP has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T31 GRP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Aug 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T31 GRP find?
T31 GRP passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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