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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

V21 SBCMOT history

V21 SBC is a grey petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

V21 SBC grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
126,280 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,575 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 SBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 SBC was last recorded at 126,280 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,279 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,575 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,280 miles
  • 2025 – 122,349 miles
  • 2024 – 118,463 miles
  • 2023 – 114,054 miles
  • 2022 – 110,029 miles
  • 2021 – 105,419 miles
  • 2020 – 100,116 miles
  • 2019 – 94,470 miles
  • 2018 – 88,119 miles
  • 2017 – 81,156 miles
  • 2016 – 74,999 miles
  • 2015 – 68,882 miles
  • 2014 – 64,087 miles
  • 2013 – 58,598 miles
  • 2012 – 53,029 miles
  • 2011 – 49,253 miles
  • 2010 – 45,609 miles
  • 2009 – 40,751 miles
  • 2008 – 33,771 miles
  • 2007 – 21,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,280 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape/cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,280 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    126,280 miles
    Test number
    543074760967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,279 miles (+3,930)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,279 miles
    Test number
    620777565146
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm fractured trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm fractured trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,349 miles (+3,886)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    122,349 miles
    Test number
    626593791974
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass118,463 miles (+4,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,463 miles
    Test number
    527739437579
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,054 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    114,054 miles
    Test number
    180070566623
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail114,054 miles (+4,025)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,054 miles
    Test number
    379228759954
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass110,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    110,029 miles
    Test number
    744835015382
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail110,029 miles (+4,610)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,029 miles
    Test number
    872989279155
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,419 miles (+5,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,419 miles
    Test number
    952210859098
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,116 miles (+215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,116 miles
    Test number
    127565230542
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail99,901 miles (+5,431)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,901 miles
    Test number
    418187451568
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass94,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    94,470 miles
    Test number
    739422569960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail94,470 miles (+6,351)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,470 miles
    Test number
    741682633257
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective offside rear box strap fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out of shape/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass88,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,119 miles
    Test number
    868923119405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,119 miles (+6,963)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,119 miles
    Test number
    441421457822
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  16. Pass81,156 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,156 miles
    Test number
    433825691836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,999 miles (+6,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,999 miles
    Test number
    736535871144
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 3mm
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner + outer edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass68,882 miles (+4,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,882 miles
    Test number
    140516355778
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass64,087 miles (+5,489)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,087 miles
    Test number
    906035174267
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  20. Pass58,598 miles (+5,569)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,598 miles
    Test number
    306657473223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  21. Pass53,029 miles (+3,776)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,029 miles
    Test number
    208047082243
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

  22. Pass49,253 miles (+3,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,253 miles
    Test number
    317490491426
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass45,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,609 miles
    Test number
    841734990292
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail45,609 miles (+4,858)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,609 miles
    Test number
    294888780284
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass40,751 miles (+6,980)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,751 miles
    Test number
    703383199223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,771 miles (+12,003)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    33,771 miles
    Test number
    552320848364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    21,768 miles
    Test number
    544724447353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 SBC

Does V21 SBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 SBC is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 SBC?
The MOT on V21 SBC is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 SBC done?
V21 SBC was recorded at 126,280 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 5,575 miles a year.
Has V21 SBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 SBC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V21 SBC 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 SBC find?
V21 SBC passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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