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MINI John Cooper Works

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

W27 RKSMOT history

W27 RKS is a black petrol MINI John Cooper Works first used on 20 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 54,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
54,882 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W27 RKS
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
2005
First used
20 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W27 RKS was last recorded at 54,882 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
54,878 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,882 miles
  • 2025 – 54,878 miles
  • 2024 – 54,874 miles
  • 2023 – 54,839 miles
  • 2022 – 54,319 miles
  • 2021 – 53,071 miles
  • 2020 – 51,870 miles
  • 2019 – 50,822 miles
  • 2018 – 49,234 miles
  • 2017 – 47,419 miles
  • 2016 – 45,858 miles
  • 2015 – 44,552 miles
  • 2014 – 43,036 miles
  • 2013 – 40,439 miles
  • 2012 – 36,320 miles
  • 2011 – 33,331 miles
  • 2010 – 28,171 miles
  • 2009 – 23,089 miles
  • 2008 – 21,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,882 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,882 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    54,882 miles
    Test number
    138535035195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,878 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    54,878 miles
    Test number
    644724318003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,874 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,874 miles
    Test number
    264057951441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,839 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,839 miles
    Test number
    215875947945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,319 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,319 miles
    Test number
    120150943421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,071 miles (+1,201)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,071 miles
    Test number
    866375559259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,870 miles
    Test number
    923135289952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,870 miles (+1,048)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,870 miles
    Test number
    690968857741
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass50,822 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    50,822 miles
    Test number
    884511063134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,234 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    49,234 miles
    Test number
    292927755594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,419 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    47,419 miles
    Test number
    594553911220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,858 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    45,858 miles
    Test number
    310572328069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,552 miles (+1,516)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,552 miles
    Test number
    299983035114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,036 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,036 miles
    Test number
    199448414158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,439 miles (+4,119)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,439 miles
    Test number
    225469113113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,320 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,320 miles
    Test number
    548779542184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,232 miles
    Test number
    369686292029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,232 miles (+2,901)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,232 miles
    Test number
    395556792049
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass33,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,331 miles
    Test number
    666642581015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Fail33,331 miles (+5,160)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,331 miles
    Test number
    126702981406
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  21. Pass28,171 miles (+5,082)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,171 miles
    Test number
    954842280000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,089 miles (+1,940)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,089 miles
    Test number
    760653689002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass21,149 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    21,149 miles
    Test number
    921010298206
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNsr/osr tyres feathering on inner edges

Questions about W27 RKS

Does W27 RKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W27 RKS is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on W27 RKS?
The MOT on W27 RKS is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W27 RKS done?
W27 RKS was recorded at 54,882 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 1,879 miles a year.
Has W27 RKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W27 RKS has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on W27 RKS 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 W27 RKS find?
W27 RKS passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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