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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

L18 GBOMOT history

L18 GBO is a red petrol MINI first used on 3 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2022.

L18 GBO red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2023
Mileage
123,890 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2022
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 GBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 GBO was last recorded at 123,890 miles on 4 Nov 2022, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,882 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 123,890 miles
  • 2021 – 108,928 miles
  • 2020 – 105,022 miles
  • 2019 – 102,178 miles
  • 2018 – 95,951 miles
  • 2017 – 93,314 miles
  • 2016 – 89,981 miles
  • 2015 – 84,150 miles
  • 2014 – 78,402 miles
  • 2013 – 73,295 miles
  • 2012 – 69,177 miles
  • 2011 – 66,040 miles
  • 2010 – 61,639 miles
  • 2009 – 56,706 miles
  • 2008 – 53,472 miles
  • 2007 – 47,739 miles
  • 2006 – 38,913 miles
  • 2005 – 29,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,890 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear No plate light cover missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,890 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    123,890 miles
    Test number
    554508858563
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear No plate light cover missing

  2. Fail123,882 miles (+14,954)11 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,882 miles
    Test number
    943075924632
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear No plate light cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass108,928 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,928 miles
    Test number
    211209198269
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail108,923 miles (+3,901)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,923 miles
    Test number
    520446382710
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass105,022 miles (+2,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,022 miles
    Test number
    523276115253
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Pass102,178 miles (+6,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,178 miles
    Test number
    687425608527
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass95,951 miles (+2,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,951 miles
    Test number
    423888701698
    • AdvisorySlight bind on offside rear calapher

  8. Pass93,314 miles (+3,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    93,314 miles
    Test number
    755944327462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass89,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,981 miles
    Test number
    511629820060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,981 miles (+5,831)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,981 miles
    Test number
    292869648400
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass84,150 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,150 miles
    Test number
    106427475493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail84,141 miles (+5,739)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,141 miles
    Test number
    178996575061
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Fail78,402 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,402 miles
    Test number
    615034484054
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  14. Pass78,402 miles (+5,107)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,402 miles
    Test number
    766934384040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass73,295 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,295 miles
    Test number
    287628873014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  16. Fail73,295 miles (+4,118)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,295 miles
    Test number
    105208073422
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  17. Pass69,177 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,177 miles
    Test number
    129106572058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  18. Fail69,141 miles (+3,101)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,141 miles
    Test number
    489750472093
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  19. Pass66,040 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    249066261002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt dificult to release when under load

  20. Fail66,027 miles (+4,388)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,027 miles
    Test number
    435242061054
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt dificult to release when under load

  21. Pass61,639 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    61,639 miles
    Test number
    192707650423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail61,609 miles (+4,903)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,609 miles
    Test number
    844253650001
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass56,706 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,706 miles
    Test number
    812198169049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,472 miles (+5,733)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,472 miles
    Test number
    390263978267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,739 miles (+8,826)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    47,739 miles
    Test number
    603625967378
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  26. Pass38,913 miles (+9,270)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    38,913 miles
    Test number
    660515846340
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delam

  27. Fail29,643 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,643 miles
    Test number
    570458845314
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

  28. Pass29,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    29,643 miles
    Test number
    650438045355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 GBO

Does L18 GBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 GBO expired on 3 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 GBO?
The MOT on L18 GBO expired on 3 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 GBO done?
L18 GBO was recorded at 123,890 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2022, an average of 5,580 miles a year.
Has L18 GBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 GBO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 GBO 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 L18 GBO find?
L18 GBO passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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