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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

V7 AELMOT history

V7 AEL is a black petrol MINI first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 57,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

V7 AEL black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
57,205 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 AEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 AEL was last recorded at 57,205 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 1,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,740 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,465 miles
Average per year
1,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,205 miles
  • 2025 – 55,740 miles
  • 2024 – 55,435 miles
  • 2023 – 53,804 miles
  • 2022 – 52,621 miles
  • 2021 – 52,117 miles
  • 2020 – 51,719 miles
  • 2019 – 51,030 miles
  • 2018 – 50,282 miles
  • 2017 – 49,492 miles
  • 2016 – 49,084 miles
  • 2015 – 48,124 miles
  • 2014 – 47,032 miles
  • 2013 – 45,826 miles
  • 2012 – 44,803 miles
  • 2011 – 43,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,205 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished but still sealing effectively

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,205 miles (+1,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    57,205 miles
    Test number
    164795230609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished but still sealing effectively
  2. Pass55,740 miles (+305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,740 miles
    Test number
    802468679626
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass55,435 miles (+1,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,435 miles
    Test number
    689588539009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass53,804 miles (+1,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,804 miles
    Test number
    162875978623
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass52,621 miles (+504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,621 miles
    Test number
    903329645128
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass52,117 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,117 miles
    Test number
    781348065714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,719 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,719 miles
    Test number
    809636120795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,030 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,030 miles
    Test number
    798693460271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,282 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,282 miles
    Test number
    982924750327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,492 miles (+408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,492 miles
    Test number
    316920659041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tread starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump seal
  11. Pass49,084 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,084 miles
    Test number
    444836051733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,124 miles (+1,092)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,124 miles
    Test number
    401745282724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,032 miles (+1,206)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,032 miles
    Test number
    576702974250
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Pass45,826 miles (+1,023)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,826 miles
    Test number
    768579903310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,803 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    44,803 miles
    Test number
    347194782236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,610 miles
    Test number
    228729571261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,610 miles (+13,676)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,610 miles
    Test number
    465008571284
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass29,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,934 miles
    Test number
    469232891088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 AEL

Does V7 AEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 AEL is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 AEL?
The MOT on V7 AEL is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 AEL done?
V7 AEL was recorded at 57,205 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 1,762 miles a year.
Has V7 AEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 AEL has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2011.
Has the mileage on V7 AEL 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 V7 AEL find?
V7 AEL passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; fuel cap seal slightly perished but still sealing effectively.

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