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MINI John Cooper Works

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

V50 RSCMOT history

V50 RSC is a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 88,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

V50 RSC black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,242 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 RSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
John Cooper Works
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 RSC was last recorded at 88,242 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,163 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
5,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,242 miles
  • 2025 – 85,365 miles
  • 2024 – 83,348 miles
  • 2023 – 80,958 miles
  • 2022 – 77,709 miles
  • 2021 – 76,085 miles
  • 2020 – 72,080 miles
  • 2019 – 60,230 miles
  • 2018 – 50,799 miles
  • 2017 – 41,569 miles
  • 2016 – 30,051 miles
  • 2015 – 29,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,242 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,242 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    927784058107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail88,163 miles (+2,798)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,163 miles
    Test number
    600304525405
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe burst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass85,365 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,365 miles
    Test number
    822039411095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,348 miles
    Test number
    258880789870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,348 miles (+2,390)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,348 miles
    Test number
    989052200221
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass80,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    80,958 miles
    Test number
    236100804356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,958 miles (+3,249)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,958 miles
    Test number
    296277105199
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  8. Pass77,709 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    77,709 miles
    Test number
    960772380235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,085 miles (+4,005)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,085 miles
    Test number
    422788871465
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass72,080 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,080 miles
    Test number
    914187960304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 2-3 mm

  11. Fail72,080 miles (+11,850)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,080 miles
    Test number
    314199931448
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 2-3 mm

  12. Pass60,230 miles (+9,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    60,230 miles
    Test number
    356118468477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight binding on rotation

  13. Pass50,799 miles (+9,230)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    50,799 miles
    Test number
    734265745481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,569 miles (+11,518)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,569 miles
    Test number
    559370596210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,051 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,051 miles
    Test number
    117539841469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,234 miles
    Test number
    277003434424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 RSC

Does V50 RSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 RSC is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 RSC?
The MOT on V50 RSC is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 RSC done?
V50 RSC was recorded at 88,242 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,608 miles a year.
Has V50 RSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 RSC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V50 RSC 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 V50 RSC find?
V50 RSC passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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