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MINI (R57)

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

TEG 4MOT history

TEG 4 is a black diesel MINI (R57) first used on 7 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 74,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
74,236 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TEG 4
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Model
(R57)
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

TEG 4 was last recorded at 74,236 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Mar 2024: 70,029 miles, lower than 77,945 miles on 9 Mar 2023.

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
74,219 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
2,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,236 miles
  • 2025 – 71,805 miles
  • 2024 – 70,029 miles
  • 2023 – 77,945 miles
  • 2022 – 66,181 miles
  • 2021 – 64,482 miles
  • 2020 – 63,339 miles
  • 2019 – 60,653 miles
  • 2018 – 58,251 miles
  • 2017 – 56,655 miles
  • 2016 – 54,605 miles
  • 2015 – 51,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,236 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,236 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    74,236 miles
    Test number
    995650561893
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail74,219 miles (+2,414)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,219 miles
    Test number
    748293117185
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass71,805 miles (+1,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,805 miles
    Test number
    739140658924
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass70,029 miles (-7,916)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,029 miles
    Test number
    514811028819
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass77,945 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,945 miles
    Test number
    738962243523
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail77,945 miles (+11,764)4 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,945 miles
    Test number
    595876921253
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass66,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,181 miles
    Test number
    724861489834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,181 miles (+1,699)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,181 miles
    Test number
    380584537935
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass64,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    64,482 miles
    Test number
    234996846564
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail64,482 miles (+1,143)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,482 miles
    Test number
    527718867485
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass63,339 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,339 miles
    Test number
    544804307825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,653 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,653 miles
    Test number
    342839365528
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail60,625 miles (+2,374)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,625 miles
    Test number
    150917613780
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass58,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,251 miles
    Test number
    958700761311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,251 miles (+1,596)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,251 miles
    Test number
    266507183299
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

  16. Pass56,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,655 miles
    Test number
    472493409851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,655 miles (+2,050)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,655 miles
    Test number
    989397940958
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass54,605 miles (+2,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,605 miles
    Test number
    819830016284
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass51,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,793 miles
    Test number
    606289065040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TEG 4

What vehicle is registration TEG 4 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TEG 4 on a black diesel MINI (R57) first used on 7 Mar 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TEG 4 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TEG 4 is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on TEG 4?
The MOT on TEG 4 is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TEG 4 done?
TEG 4 was recorded at 74,236 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 2,043 miles a year.
Has TEG 4 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TEG 4 has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on TEG 4 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on TEG 4 find?
TEG 4 passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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