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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

J66 HLRMOT history

J66 HLR is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

J66 HLR blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
105,195 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 HLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 HLR was last recorded at 105,195 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 2,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,853 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,342 miles
Average per year
5,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,195 miles
  • 2025 – 102,853 miles
  • 2024 – 99,997 miles
  • 2023 – 96,940 miles
  • 2022 – 93,215 miles
  • 2021 – 88,299 miles
  • 2020 – 88,264 miles
  • 2019 – 76,471 miles
  • 2018 – 65,482 miles
  • 2017 – 52,078 miles
  • 2016 – 46,583 miles
  • 2015 – 42,503 miles
  • 2014 – 39,472 miles
  • 2013 – 33,563 miles
  • 2012 – 29,347 miles
  • 2011 – 24,770 miles
  • 2010 – 21,171 miles
  • 2009 – 15,613 miles
  • 2008 – 11,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,195 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Central Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,195 miles (+2,342)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    105,195 miles
    Test number
    666795380459
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass102,853 miles (+2,856)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,853 miles
    Test number
    903472225187
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass99,997 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,997 miles
    Test number
    789818227385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,940 miles (+3,725)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,940 miles
    Test number
    130611798369
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear end corroded

  5. Pass93,215 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,215 miles
    Test number
    890727894873
    • MinorCentral Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail93,214 miles (+4,915)3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,214 miles
    Test number
    454223436793
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass88,299 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,299 miles
    Test number
    217471841418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,264 miles (+11,793)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,264 miles
    Test number
    373857015241
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass76,471 miles (+10,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,471 miles
    Test number
    975506929772
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass65,482 miles (+13,404)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,482 miles
    Test number
    776451648064
    • 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))

  11. Pass52,078 miles (+5,495)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    52,078 miles
    Test number
    846791060825
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes corroded but not to excess

  12. Pass46,583 miles (+4,080)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,583 miles
    Test number
    519974287606
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box mounting rubbers deterioating

  13. Pass42,503 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    42,503 miles
    Test number
    216420585182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail42,503 miles (+3,031)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,503 miles
    Test number
    216570685482
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass39,472 miles (+5,909)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,472 miles
    Test number
    768148534220
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking on sidewalls, both rear tyres slightly distorted
    • NoteRear exhaust rubber mount worn

  16. Pass33,563 miles (+4,216)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,563 miles
    Test number
    749678213234
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight oil leak on engine

  17. Pass29,347 miles (+4,577)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,347 miles
    Test number
    618193732262
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin corroded

  18. Pass24,770 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,770 miles
    Test number
    308887631464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail24,770 miles (+3,599)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,770 miles
    Test number
    646167831273
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass21,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,171 miles
    Test number
    744146930264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail21,170 miles (+5,557)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,170 miles
    Test number
    913686430286
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteTracking advised abnormal tyre wear

  22. Pass15,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,613 miles
    Test number
    883972339299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail15,613 miles (+4,089)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,613 miles
    Test number
    904282739224
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

  24. Pass11,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,524 miles
    Test number
    420955538274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J66 HLR

Does J66 HLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 HLR is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 HLR?
The MOT on J66 HLR is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 HLR done?
J66 HLR was recorded at 105,195 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,336 miles a year.
Has J66 HLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 HLR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on J66 HLR 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 J66 HLR find?
J66 HLR passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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