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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

L111 PLWMOT history

L111 PLW is a red petrol MINI first used on 9 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2023.

L111 PLW red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2024
Mileage
143,454 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2020
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 PLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 PLW was last recorded at 143,454 miles on 16 Jun 2020, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 May 2007: 12,050 miles, lower than 47,638 miles on 26 Apr 2006.
  • 5 May 2015: 12,852 miles, lower than 117,368 miles on 16 Apr 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
143,448 miles · 5 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2020 – 143,454 miles
  • 2017 – 139,490 miles
  • 2016 – 138,478 miles
  • 2015 – 128,107 miles
  • 2014 – 117,368 miles
  • 2013 – 108,807 miles
  • 2012 – 104,408 miles
  • 2011 – 95,066 miles
  • 2010 – 86,675 miles
  • 2009 – 75,340 miles
  • 2008 – 67,258 miles
  • 2007 – 12,050 miles
  • 2006 – 47,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    785159561531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    526657322088
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    544979730161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,454 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    143,454 miles
    Test number
    156558620147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail143,448 miles (+3,958)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,448 miles
    Test number
    702871951387
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass139,490 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,490 miles
    Test number
    736775903355
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail139,490 miles (+1,012)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,490 miles
    Test number
    288480135553
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass138,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    138,478 miles
    Test number
    865181788187
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper

  9. Fail138,477 miles (+10,370)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,477 miles
    Test number
    575384156251
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper

  10. Pass128,107 miles (+115,255)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,107 miles
    Test number
    915367825101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail12,852 miles (-104,516)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,852 miles
    Test number
    576925525196
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass117,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    117,368 miles
    Test number
    318276904110
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail117,367 miles (+8,560)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,367 miles
    Test number
    986736504158
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass108,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,807 miles
    Test number
    666860833134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail108,807 miles (+4,399)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,807 miles
    Test number
    807219223112
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass104,408 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,408 miles
    Test number
    296758402339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail104,370 miles (+9,304)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,370 miles
    Test number
    305077402321
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass95,066 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    95,066 miles
    Test number
    127627301340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,042 miles (+8,367)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,042 miles
    Test number
    418206401493
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass86,675 miles (+3,825)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,675 miles
    Test number
    253527400341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber wearing

  21. Pass82,850 miles (+7,510)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,850 miles
    Test number
    812585930036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,340 miles (+8,082)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,340 miles
    Test number
    112815839466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,258 miles (+55,208)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,258 miles
    Test number
    764669228105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    12,050 miles
    Test number
    372650837168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,050 miles (-35,588)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,050 miles
    Test number
    373310837124
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  26. Pass47,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,638 miles
    Test number
    961606416120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail47,638 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,638 miles
    Test number
    363095116181
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about L111 PLW

Does L111 PLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L111 PLW expired on 12 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L111 PLW?
The MOT on L111 PLW expired on 12 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L111 PLW done?
L111 PLW was recorded at 143,454 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2020, an average of 6,774 miles a year.
Has L111 PLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 PLW has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on L111 PLW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L111 PLW find?
L111 PLW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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