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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

280 LMSMOT history

280 LMS is a grey petrol MINI first used on 22 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

280 LMS grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,581 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
280 LMS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

280 LMS was last recorded at 82,581 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 1,025 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,556 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,025 miles
Average per year
4,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,581 miles
  • 2025 – 81,556 miles
  • 2024 – 79,216 miles
  • 2023 – 76,678 miles
  • 2022 – 73,703 miles
  • 2021 – 66,536 miles
  • 2020 – 57,477 miles
  • 2019 – 56,152 miles
  • 2018 – 53,948 miles
  • 2017 – 50,163 miles
  • 2016 – 44,622 miles
  • 2015 – 38,476 miles
  • 2014 – 32,672 miles
  • 2013 – 25,250 miles
  • 2012 – 22,669 miles
  • 2011 – 20,140 miles
  • 2010 – 16,715 miles
  • 2009 – 13,551 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,581 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,581 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,581 miles
    Test number
    457361698881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,556 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    81,556 miles
    Test number
    737644025587
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail81,556 miles (+2,340)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,556 miles
    Test number
    250238627407
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass79,216 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,216 miles
    Test number
    541473929264
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears, more so on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside rear, trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail79,216 miles (+2,538)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,216 miles
    Test number
    557574092848
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears, more so on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside rear, trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass76,678 miles (+2,975)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,678 miles
    Test number
    233547020851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,703 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    73,703 miles
    Test number
    719178508897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail73,703 miles (+7,167)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,703 miles
    Test number
    838580109235
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass66,536 miles (+9,059)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,536 miles
    Test number
    858667839554
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass57,477 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,477 miles
    Test number
    253824708151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,152 miles (+2,204)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    56,152 miles
    Test number
    425889111634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,948 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    53,948 miles
    Test number
    169732625467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,163 miles (+5,541)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    50,163 miles
    Test number
    553305202928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,622 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,622 miles
    Test number
    493403570371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,476 miles (+5,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,476 miles
    Test number
    492980254506
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger brackets perished but system still secure
  16. Pass32,672 miles (+7,422)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,672 miles
    Test number
    329475324276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,250 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    25,250 miles
    Test number
    517392843284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,221 miles (+2,552)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    25,221 miles
    Test number
    217424223270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,669 miles (+2,529)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,669 miles
    Test number
    998479012205
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteRubber seal slightly perished around petrol cap
  20. Pass20,140 miles (+3,425)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    20,140 miles
    Test number
    687333621270
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroding
  21. Pass16,715 miles (+3,164)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    16,715 miles
    Test number
    781536910275
    • NoteBoth rear and o/s/f tyres perishing in tread.
  22. Pass13,551 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    13,551 miles
    Test number
    624395029246
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about 280 LMS

What vehicle is registration 280 LMS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 280 LMS on a grey petrol MINI first used on 22 Sept 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 280 LMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 280 LMS is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 280 LMS?
The MOT on 280 LMS is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 280 LMS done?
280 LMS was recorded at 82,581 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 4,185 miles a year.
Has 280 LMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 280 LMS has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 280 LMS 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 280 LMS find?
280 LMS passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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