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Brown · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

GVE 4MOT history

GVE 4 is a brown petrol MINI first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 19,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

GVE 4 brown MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
19,134 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GVE 4
Registration format
Dateless
Make
MINI
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GVE 4 was last recorded at 19,134 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,596 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
538 miles
Average per year
1,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,134 miles
  • 2025 – 18,596 miles
  • 2024 – 17,917 miles
  • 2023 – 17,344 miles
  • 2022 – 15,668 miles
  • 2021 – 14,531 miles
  • 2020 – 13,474 miles
  • 2019 – 12,389 miles
  • 2018 – 11,300 miles
  • 2017 – 9,951 miles
  • 2016 – 8,853 miles
  • 2015 – 7,538 miles
  • 2014 – 6,693 miles
  • 2013 – 5,903 miles
  • 2012 – 4,960 miles
  • 2011 – 3,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,134 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Brake pad worn down to wear indicator light on dashboard but pads are ok

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,134 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    19,134 miles
    Test number
    665933056607
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail19,134 miles (+538)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,134 miles
    Test number
    563846958699
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass18,596 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    18,596 miles
    Test number
    889605130200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,917 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    17,917 miles
    Test number
    633064721417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass17,344 miles (+1,676)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    17,344 miles
    Test number
    189367329983
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp illuminated

  6. Pass15,668 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    15,668 miles
    Test number
    736169619378
    • AdvisoryBrake pad worn down to wear indicator light on dashboard but pads are ok

  7. Fail15,646 miles (+1,115)1 dangerous3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,646 miles
    Test number
    824270208049
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad worn down to wear indicator light on dashboard but pads are ok
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass14,531 miles (+1,057)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    14,531 miles
    Test number
    538524306118
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass13,474 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    13,474 miles
    Test number
    146769353240
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail13,474 miles (+1,085)1 dangerous2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,474 miles
    Test number
    178307165309
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass12,389 miles (+1,089)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    12,389 miles
    Test number
    356175761874
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner outer edges no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass11,300 miles (+1,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    11,300 miles
    Test number
    753523190119
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges completely (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass9,951 miles (+1,098)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    9,951 miles
    Test number
    189779361472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass8,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    8,853 miles
    Test number
    198025298624
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on both edges

  15. Fail8,853 miles (+1,315)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,853 miles
    Test number
    982714042621
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on both edges

  16. Pass7,538 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    7,538 miles
    Test number
    675280475071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail6,693 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,693 miles
    Test number
    507527694087
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner and outer edge

  18. Pass6,693 miles (+790)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    6,693 miles
    Test number
    987307494027
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner and outer edge

  19. Pass5,903 miles (+943)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    5,903 miles
    Test number
    756500203154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass4,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    4,960 miles
    Test number
    457373982091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail4,960 miles (+1,027)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,960 miles
    Test number
    915503382064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass3,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    3,933 miles
    Test number
    809892381048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GVE 4

What vehicle is registration GVE 4 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GVE 4 on a brown petrol MINI first used on 18 Apr 2008. 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 GVE 4 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GVE 4 is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on GVE 4?
The MOT on GVE 4 is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GVE 4 done?
GVE 4 was recorded at 19,134 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 1,017 miles a year.
Has GVE 4 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GVE 4 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on GVE 4 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 GVE 4 find?
GVE 4 passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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