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White · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L15 MGUMOT history

L15 MGU is a white petrol MINI first used on 14 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

L15 MGU white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
112,867 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 MGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 MGU was last recorded at 112,867 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 2,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,705 miles · 9 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,162 miles
Average per year
4,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,867 miles
  • 2024 – 110,705 miles
  • 2023 – 109,221 miles
  • 2022 – 106,704 miles
  • 2021 – 105,375 miles
  • 2020 – 104,776 miles
  • 2019 – 101,897 miles
  • 2018 – 99,141 miles
  • 2017 – 93,412 miles
  • 2016 – 86,645 miles
  • 2015 – 82,134 miles
  • 2014 – 74,254 miles
  • 2013 – 65,808 miles
  • 2012 – 56,765 miles
  • 2011 – 48,549 miles
  • 2010 – 42,099 miles
  • 2009 – 36,077 miles
  • 2008 – 30,024 miles
  • 2007 – 24,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,867 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    112,867 miles
    Test number
    994397122765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,867 miles (+2,162)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,867 miles
    Test number
    141907399797
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,705 miles (+1,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    110,705 miles
    Test number
    597700945565
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,221 miles (+2,517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,221 miles
    Test number
    362204972656
    • 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))

  5. Pass106,704 miles (+1,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    106,704 miles
    Test number
    835254150009
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  6. Pass105,375 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,375 miles
    Test number
    188377638001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,776 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    104,776 miles
    Test number
    323246744687
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside / front rear/s at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail104,776 miles (+2,879)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,776 miles
    Test number
    450557281993
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside / front rear/s at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass101,897 miles (+2,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    101,897 miles
    Test number
    741589893725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass99,141 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    99,141 miles
    Test number
    960266813283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    93,412 miles
    Test number
    634453392801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,412 miles (+6,767)4 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,412 miles
    Test number
    755596546318
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass86,645 miles (+4,511)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,645 miles
    Test number
    924407913946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass82,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,134 miles
    Test number
    866246003423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,134 miles (+7,880)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,134 miles
    Test number
    989461966457
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass74,254 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,254 miles
    Test number
    959866684201
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r brakes binding slightly
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  17. Fail74,254 miles (+8,446)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,254 miles
    Test number
    719846984271
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r brakes binding slightly
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  18. Pass65,808 miles (+9,043)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,808 miles
    Test number
    747209463259
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass56,765 miles (+8,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    788321272242
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass48,549 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    48,549 miles
    Test number
    669599461227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  21. Fail48,549 miles (+6,450)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,549 miles
    Test number
    876499861277
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  22. Fail42,099 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,099 miles
    Test number
    413031790288
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass42,099 miles (+6,022)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,099 miles
    Test number
    430091990270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,077 miles (+6,053)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,077 miles
    Test number
    793792389250
    • NoteClutch master cylinder has a slight fluid leak.

  25. Pass30,024 miles (+5,921)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,024 miles
    Test number
    293914188294
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  26. Pass24,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,103 miles
    Test number
    724649287269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 MGU

Does L15 MGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 MGU is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 MGU?
The MOT on L15 MGU is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 MGU done?
L15 MGU was recorded at 112,867 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 4,924 miles a year.
Has L15 MGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 MGU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 MGU 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 L15 MGU find?
L15 MGU passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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