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MINI Cooper S

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,600 cc

V12 NLNMOT history

V12 NLN is a grey petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 24 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 87,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V12 NLN grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,438 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V12 NLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V12 NLN was last recorded at 87,438 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,542 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
896 miles
Average per year
4,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,438 miles
  • 2025 – 86,542 miles
  • 2024 – 81,699 miles
  • 2023 – 73,193 miles
  • 2022 – 73,031 miles
  • 2021 – 68,728 miles
  • 2020 – 64,787 miles
  • 2019 – 61,967 miles
  • 2018 – 57,009 miles
  • 2017 – 50,597 miles
  • 2016 – 44,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,438 miles

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,438 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,438 miles
    Test number
    218517713643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,542 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,542 miles
    Test number
    890863335164
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Fail86,542 miles (+4,843)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,542 miles
    Test number
    647152002221
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass81,699 miles (+8,506)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,699 miles
    Test number
    386320696777
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass73,193 miles (+162)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,193 miles
    Test number
    935317877721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass73,031 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,031 miles
    Test number
    343201727227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail73,029 miles (+4,301)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,029 miles
    Test number
    475021003121
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass68,728 miles (+156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    68,728 miles
    Test number
    240846864879
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail68,572 miles (+3,785)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,572 miles
    Test number
    381407102350
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass64,787 miles (+2,820)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,787 miles
    Test number
    915355715809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass61,967 miles (+4,958)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,967 miles
    Test number
    618776086090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    57,009 miles
    Test number
    763101625034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail57,009 miles (+6,412)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,009 miles
    Test number
    891417564113
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
  14. Pass50,597 miles (+6,421)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,597 miles
    Test number
    285795729015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,176 miles
    Test number
    149695248220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V12 NLN

Does V12 NLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 NLN is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V12 NLN?
The MOT on V12 NLN is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V12 NLN done?
V12 NLN was recorded at 87,438 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,176 miles a year.
Has V12 NLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V12 NLN has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on V12 NLN 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 V12 NLN find?
V12 NLN passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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