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Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

V7 TRMMOT history

V7 TRM is a grey petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 40,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

V7 TRM grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
40,288 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,618 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 TRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 TRM was last recorded at 40,288 miles on 13 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2026: 40,288 miles, lower than 57,711 miles on 11 Mar 2026.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,711 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Average per year
1,618 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,288 miles
  • 2025 – 57,347 miles
  • 2023 – 56,317 miles
  • 2022 – 54,850 miles
  • 2020 – 47,469 miles
  • 2019 – 44,340 miles
  • 2018 – 39,285 miles
  • 2017 – 37,830 miles
  • 2016 – 36,249 miles
  • 2015 – 34,902 miles
  • 2014 – 32,256 miles
  • 2013 – 30,422 miles
  • 2011 – 28,086 miles
  • 2010 – 24,798 miles
  • 2009 – 20,772 miles
  • 2008 – 16,605 miles
  • 2007 – 12,985 miles
  • 2006 – 8,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,288 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Leak on power steering pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside front tyre worn unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,288 miles (-17,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    40,288 miles
    Test number
    130542637227
    • 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))

  2. Fail57,711 miles (+364)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    607683779441
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass57,347 miles (+1,030)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    57,347 miles
    Test number
    967378353632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass56,317 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    56,317 miles
    Test number
    813832288122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,850 miles
    Test number
    550999735349
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear No plate lamp poor

  6. Fail54,850 miles (+7,381)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,850 miles
    Test number
    370159618932
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear No plate lamp poor

  7. Pass47,469 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,469 miles
    Test number
    893409805600
    • AdvisoryLeak on power steering pipe

  8. Fail47,464 miles (+3,124)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,464 miles
    Test number
    342687030043
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level very low
    • AdvisoryLeak on power steering pipe

  9. Pass44,340 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    44,340 miles
    Test number
    549330438597
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight crazed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Metal brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge.
    • AdvisorySlight weep on power steering pipes.

  10. Fail44,335 miles (+5,050)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,335 miles
    Test number
    943915951439
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight crazed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Metal brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge.
    • AdvisorySlight weep on power steering pipes.

  11. Pass39,285 miles (+1,455)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    39,285 miles
    Test number
    195724692731
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  12. Pass37,830 miles (+1,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    37,830 miles
    Test number
    985237700432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated

  13. Pass36,249 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,249 miles
    Test number
    911982687401
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn unevenly

  14. Fail36,210 miles (+1,308)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,210 miles
    Test number
    185622528737
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn unevenly

  15. Pass34,902 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,902 miles
    Test number
    817231005296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,861 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,861 miles
    Test number
    137601925068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,256 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,256 miles
    Test number
    748442824065
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass32,256 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    32,256 miles
    Test number
    999692824019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,422 miles (+2,336)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    30,422 miles
    Test number
    428101253099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,086 miles (+3,288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,086 miles
    Test number
    386669261456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass24,798 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,798 miles
    Test number
    673344960266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,772 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,772 miles
    Test number
    754088669274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,605 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,605 miles
    Test number
    822037668286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,985 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    12,985 miles
    Test number
    722633857229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    8,776 miles
    Test number
    224204166294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail8,776 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,776 miles
    Test number
    753624166220
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about V7 TRM

Does V7 TRM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 TRM is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 TRM?
The MOT on V7 TRM is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 TRM done?
V7 TRM was recorded at 40,288 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 1,618 miles a year.
Has V7 TRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 TRM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 TRM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V7 TRM find?
V7 TRM passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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