
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Pass83,399 miles (+7,216)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 83,399 miles
- Test number
- 837168979578
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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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