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Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,560 cc

V79 JAFMOT history

V79 JAF is a grey diesel MINI first used on 2 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 57,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
57,183 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V79 JAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V79 JAF was last recorded at 57,183 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 2,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,733 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,450 miles
Average per year
3,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,183 miles
  • 2025 – 54,733 miles
  • 2024 – 52,447 miles
  • 2023 – 49,599 miles
  • 2022 – 46,501 miles
  • 2021 – 43,896 miles
  • 2020 – 41,552 miles
  • 2019 – 38,434 miles
  • 2018 – 34,418 miles
  • 2017 – 30,088 miles
  • 2016 – 24,842 miles
  • 2015 – 20,272 miles
  • 2014 – 8,575 miles
  • 2013 – 7,033 miles
  • 2012 – 5,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,183 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear axle rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,183 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    57,183 miles
    Test number
    168219173622
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail57,183 miles (+2,450)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,183 miles
    Test number
    383361308195
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass54,733 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    54,733 miles
    Test number
    163828953003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,447 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,447 miles
    Test number
    303767209050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,599 miles (+3,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    49,599 miles
    Test number
    129287519367
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts
    • AdvisoryRear subframe rusty
  6. Pass46,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,501 miles
    Test number
    523776914680
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty
  7. Fail46,501 miles (+2,605)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,501 miles
    Test number
    414753787718
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle rusty
  8. Pass43,896 miles (+2,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,896 miles
    Test number
    664494979314
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to perish in tread.
    • AdvisoryRear subframe getting rusty.
  9. Pass41,552 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    41,552 miles
    Test number
    724042556786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,434 miles (+4,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,434 miles
    Test number
    691824647030
    • AdvisorySurface rust on rear subframe.
  11. Pass34,418 miles (+4,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    34,418 miles
    Test number
    716537115891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre low on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on inner edge.
  12. Pass30,088 miles (+5,246)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    30,088 miles
    Test number
    624246198482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,842 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    24,842 miles
    Test number
    196486674834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,272 miles (+11,118)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,272 miles
    Test number
    553310898808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,154 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    9,154 miles
    Test number
    118916625061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,575 miles (+1,542)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    8,575 miles
    Test number
    967731644225
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass7,033 miles (+1,531)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    7,033 miles
    Test number
    739249843252
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
  18. Pass5,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    5,502 miles
    Test number
    426477152275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V79 JAF

Does V79 JAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V79 JAF is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V79 JAF?
The MOT on V79 JAF is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V79 JAF done?
V79 JAF was recorded at 57,183 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,731 miles a year.
Has V79 JAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V79 JAF has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V79 JAF 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 V79 JAF find?
V79 JAF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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