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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L111 WHEMOT history

L111 WHE is a black petrol MINI first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2025 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.

L111 WHE black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2025
Mileage
126,810 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 WHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 WHE was last recorded at 126,810 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,522 miles · 8 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
288 miles
Average per year
6,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 126,810 miles
  • 2023 – 118,024 miles
  • 2022 – 109,875 miles
  • 2021 – 99,937 miles
  • 2020 – 87,712 miles
  • 2019 – 75,955 miles
  • 2018 – 66,227 miles
  • 2017 – 56,921 miles
  • 2016 – 55,554 miles
  • 2015 – 52,161 miles
  • 2014 – 49,599 miles
  • 2013 – 46,262 miles
  • 2012 – 40,095 miles
  • 2011 – 37,131 miles
  • 2010 – 34,388 miles
  • 2009 – 30,648 miles
  • 2008 – 25,848 miles
  • 2007 – 21,139 miles
  • 2006 – 10,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,810 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower metal brake pipe front to rear to offside rear flexi corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,810 miles (+288)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,810 miles
    Test number
    423243482091
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower metal brake pipe front to rear to offside rear flexi corroded
  2. Fail126,522 miles (+8,498)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,522 miles
    Test number
    156868534905
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn hub mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower metal brake pipe front to rear to offside rear flexi corroded
  3. Pass118,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    118,024 miles
    Test number
    306536947728
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail118,024 miles (+8,149)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,024 miles
    Test number
    800555818581
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak pressure cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass109,875 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    109,875 miles
    Test number
    398860008293
    • AdvisoryFront front to rear metal brake pipes corroded within plastic retainers/clips
    • AdvisoryNearside Front metal brake pipe to front flexi corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front metal brake pipe to front flexi corroded
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamp lense missing
  6. Fail109,875 miles (+9,938)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,875 miles
    Test number
    522783968015
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front to rear metal brake pipes corroded within plastic retainers/clips
    • AdvisoryNearside Front metal brake pipe to front flexi corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front metal brake pipe to front flexi corroded
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamp lense missing
  7. Pass99,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,937 miles
    Test number
    566610652191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,937 miles (+12,225)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,937 miles
    Test number
    189761576826
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel possible cabel snapped (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass87,712 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,712 miles
    Test number
    858296737186
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower metal brake pipes around the vehicle various location are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc corroded and worn significantly
  10. Fail87,712 miles (+11,757)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,712 miles
    Test number
    448041142679
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights adjusted for headlamp aim checks
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower metal brake pipes around the vehicle various location are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc corroded and worn significantly
  11. Pass75,955 miles (+9,728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,955 miles
    Test number
    406809828854
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass66,227 miles (+9,306)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,227 miles
    Test number
    385482876661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,921 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,921 miles
    Test number
    677898954722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,554 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    55,554 miles
    Test number
    406801815795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,968 miles (+2,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    54,968 miles
    Test number
    322355648255
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass52,161 miles (+2,562)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    52,161 miles
    Test number
    487294055143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,599 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,599 miles
    Test number
    195648514168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,262 miles (+6,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    46,262 miles
    Test number
    976508723179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass40,095 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,095 miles
    Test number
    199107932153
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
  20. Fail40,095 miles (+2,964)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,095 miles
    Test number
    987077932132
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
  21. Pass37,131 miles (+2,743)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    37,131 miles
    Test number
    757838731142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    34,388 miles
    Test number
    491930630122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail34,388 miles (+3,740)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,388 miles
    Test number
    950280930105
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass30,648 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    30,648 miles
    Test number
    234515039493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,848 miles (+4,709)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,848 miles
    Test number
    831227938155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,139 miles (+10,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,139 miles
    Test number
    392053527378
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  27. Pass10,271 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,271 miles
    Test number
    661798116344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,521 miles
    Test number
    442605826146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L111 WHE

Does L111 WHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L111 WHE expired on 21 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L111 WHE?
The MOT on L111 WHE expired on 21 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L111 WHE done?
L111 WHE was recorded at 126,810 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 6,632 miles a year.
Has L111 WHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 WHE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L111 WHE 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 L111 WHE find?
L111 WHE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: offside lower metal brake pipe front to rear to offside rear flexi corroded.

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