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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V1 DRYMOT history

V1 DRY is a black diesel MINI first used on 10 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 78,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

V1 DRY black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
78,882 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 DRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 DRY was last recorded at 78,882 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 6,123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,759 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,123 miles
Average per year
5,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,882 miles
  • 2025 – 72,759 miles
  • 2024 – 69,221 miles
  • 2023 – 65,593 miles
  • 2022 – 62,563 miles
  • 2021 – 59,341 miles
  • 2020 – 56,037 miles
  • 2019 – 53,780 miles
  • 2018 – 50,477 miles
  • 2017 – 38,757 miles
  • 2016 – 33,175 miles
  • 2015 – 20,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,882 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 28 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,882 miles (+6,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    78,882 miles
    Test number
    854377042497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion

  2. Pass72,759 miles (+3,538)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,759 miles
    Test number
    638379234483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass69,221 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,221 miles
    Test number
    884708592180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass65,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    65,593 miles
    Test number
    821229913335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Fail65,593 miles (+3,030)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,593 miles
    Test number
    985104502460
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass62,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    62,563 miles
    Test number
    809297834828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,563 miles (+3,222)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,563 miles
    Test number
    400082439062
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  8. Pass59,341 miles (+3,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,341 miles
    Test number
    491661274068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass56,037 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    56,037 miles
    Test number
    385940792094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,780 miles (+3,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    53,780 miles
    Test number
    957177834799
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass50,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,477 miles
    Test number
    152561475501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail50,447 miles (+11,690)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,447 miles
    Test number
    542585509548
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass38,757 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,757 miles
    Test number
    514497305460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,175 miles (+12,853)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,175 miles
    Test number
    300347343988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    20,322 miles
    Test number
    330412719600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail20,322 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,322 miles
    Test number
    486060327732
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Questions about V1 DRY

Does V1 DRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 DRY is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 DRY?
The MOT on V1 DRY is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 DRY done?
V1 DRY was recorded at 78,882 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 5,333 miles a year.
Has V1 DRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 DRY has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on V1 DRY 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 V1 DRY find?
V1 DRY passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; underside has slight corrosion.

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