2021 MINI — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- MINI
- Year
- 2021
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 21 February 2027 (252 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,800 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 68/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2021 Mini has 4 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 23,800 miles. The car's low annual mileage is a positive, but the timing chain and head gasket issues reported by the community warrant careful investigation.
The vehicle shows consistent, low annual usage averaging 6,378 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious readings across its MOT history.
Things to check
- Dangerous tyre failure on 2026-02-13 (nearside front) indicates a past safety lapse.
- Community-reported high-risk issues: head gasket, rear strut/spring failure, and timing chain.
- First MOT test on 2024-05-06 was significantly delayed from registration in Jan 2021.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 6,378 miles/year, indicating light use.
- Valid MOT until 2027-02-21, providing peace of mind for the next two years.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 3/4 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | PASS | 23,800 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 26,950 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2026 | FAIL | 32,712 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 32,712 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AY21 LXB, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.