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MINI (R57)

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

V21 JLSMOT history

V21 JLS is a blue diesel MINI (R57) first used on 7 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 132,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

V21 JLS blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,430 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,307 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 JLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
(R57)
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
7 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 JLS was last recorded at 132,430 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,384 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
7,307 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,430 miles
  • 2025 – 125,687 miles
  • 2024 – 119,111 miles
  • 2023 – 111,516 miles
  • 2022 – 105,858 miles
  • 2021 – 95,955 miles
  • 2019 – 89,508 miles
  • 2018 – 83,399 miles
  • 2017 – 76,183 miles
  • 2016 – 65,974 miles
  • 2015 – 49,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,430 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including various associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front possible wheel bearing noise/gearbox? (no play in wheel bearing )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,430 miles (+46)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,430 miles
    Test number
    238512920693
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including various associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail132,384 miles (+6,697)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,384 miles
    Test number
    514607933589
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including various associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass125,687 miles (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,687 miles
    Test number
    828639306687
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail125,658 miles (+6,547)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,658 miles
    Test number
    657784807642
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Objects hanging from central mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass119,111 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    119,111 miles
    Test number
    463236041513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail119,111 miles (+7,595)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,111 miles
    Test number
    848066339773
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass111,516 miles (+5,658)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,516 miles
    Test number
    282367046914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass105,858 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,858 miles
    Test number
    761781418571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front possible wheel bearing noise/gearbox? (no play in wheel bearing )
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
  9. Fail105,844 miles (+9,889)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,844 miles
    Test number
    213790651231
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front possible wheel bearing noise/gearbox? (no play in wheel bearing )
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
  10. Pass95,955 miles (+6,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,955 miles
    Test number
    462425670826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass89,508 miles (+6,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,508 miles
    Test number
    487932641361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass83,399 miles (+7,216)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,399 miles
    Test number
    837168979578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,183 miles (+10,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    76,183 miles
    Test number
    561475605355
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass65,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    65,974 miles
    Test number
    954475112730
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Fail65,974 miles (+16,767)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,974 miles
    Test number
    819003980206
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  16. Pass49,207 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,207 miles
    Test number
    227266045141
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about V21 JLS

Does V21 JLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 JLS is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 JLS?
The MOT on V21 JLS is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 JLS done?
V21 JLS was recorded at 132,430 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 7,307 miles a year.
Has V21 JLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 JLS has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V21 JLS 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 V21 JLS find?
V21 JLS passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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