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MINI (R60)

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V40 CHLMOT history

V40 CHL is a blue diesel MINI (R60) first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 101,737 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

V40 CHL blue MINI Countryman – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
101,737 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 CHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
(R60)
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 CHL was last recorded at 101,737 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 1,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,368 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1,369 miles
Average per year
7,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,737 miles
  • 2025 – 94,280 miles
  • 2024 – 88,369 miles
  • 2023 – 81,608 miles
  • 2022 – 74,322 miles
  • 2020 – 68,016 miles
  • 2019 – 52,815 miles
  • 2018 – 45,195 miles
  • 2017 – 36,524 miles
  • 2016 – 29,799 miles
  • 2015 – 21,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,737 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 9 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,737 miles (+1,369)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    101,737 miles
    Test number
    525457011114
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass100,368 miles (+6,088)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    100,368 miles
    Test number
    459432724240
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass94,280 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,280 miles
    Test number
    911716002810
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp unit lens slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  4. Fail94,280 miles (+5,911)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,280 miles
    Test number
    731915213800
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp unit lens slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
  5. Pass88,369 miles (+6,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,369 miles
    Test number
    560907171514
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  6. Pass81,608 miles (+7,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    81,608 miles
    Test number
    800845751875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass74,322 miles (+6,306)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,322 miles
    Test number
    904636093969
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
  8. Pass68,016 miles (+6,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,016 miles
    Test number
    335644002698
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
  9. Pass61,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,383 miles
    Test number
    697935241554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Fail61,383 miles (+8,568)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,383 miles
    Test number
    295930194398
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass52,815 miles (+7,620)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,815 miles
    Test number
    686635487522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,195 miles (+8,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,195 miles
    Test number
    177168584733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn outer edge
  13. Pass36,524 miles (+6,725)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    36,524 miles
    Test number
    984998190609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,799 miles (+8,058)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,799 miles
    Test number
    773351190671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,741 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,741 miles
    Test number
    118550045005
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn low outer edge.
    • NoteStone cuts tyre treads.

Questions about V40 CHL

Does V40 CHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 CHL is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 CHL?
The MOT on V40 CHL is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 CHL done?
V40 CHL was recorded at 101,737 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 7,066 miles a year.
Has V40 CHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 CHL has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 CHL 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 V40 CHL find?
V40 CHL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light.

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