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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

L18 JXBMOT history

L18 JXB is a red petrol MINI first used on 14 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2025.

L18 JXB red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2026
Mileage
163,632 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 JXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 JXB was last recorded at 163,632 miles on 28 Feb 2025, 8,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,294 miles · 2 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
8,338 miles
Average per year
7,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,632 miles
  • 2024 – 155,294 miles
  • 2023 – 147,659 miles
  • 2022 – 143,013 miles
  • 2021 – 140,053 miles
  • 2020 – 139,704 miles
  • 2017 – 139,201 miles
  • 2016 – 119,170 miles
  • 2015 – 104,558 miles
  • 2014 – 93,160 miles
  • 2013 – 84,678 miles
  • 2012 – 77,986 miles
  • 2011 – 66,068 miles
  • 2010 – 60,871 miles
  • 2009 – 53,695 miles
  • 2008 – 47,051 miles
  • 2007 – 39,619 miles
  • 2006 – 31,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,632 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Surface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,632 miles (+8,338)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    163,632 miles
    Test number
    591589177961
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,294 miles (+7,635)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    155,294 miles
    Test number
    470626311413
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

  3. Pass147,659 miles (+4,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,659 miles
    Test number
    955298628028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass143,013 miles (+2,960)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,013 miles
    Test number
    260599276309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,053 miles (+349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,053 miles
    Test number
    660197190193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to vehicle underside in several places

  6. Pass139,704 miles (+503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    139,704 miles
    Test number
    687256205276
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass139,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    139,201 miles
    Test number
    683924708346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail139,201 miles (+20,031)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,201 miles
    Test number
    691240241489
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working Nearside & Offside (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  9. Pass119,170 miles (+14,612)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    119,170 miles
    Test number
    383332235617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,558 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    104,558 miles
    Test number
    823391290203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger weak but still secure

  11. Fail104,558 miles (+11,398)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,558 miles
    Test number
    929239040158
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger weak but still secure

  12. Pass93,160 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,160 miles
    Test number
    448663784257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  13. Fail93,160 miles (+8,482)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,160 miles
    Test number
    888142884252
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting brackets deteriorated

  14. Pass84,678 miles (+6,692)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    84,678 miles
    Test number
    236728683218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,986 miles (+6,731)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    77,986 miles
    Test number
    305456892424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,255 miles (+56)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,255 miles
    Test number
    685605752091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  17. Fail71,199 miles (+5,131)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,199 miles
    Test number
    685272352064
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  18. Pass66,068 miles (+15)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    66,068 miles
    Test number
    887025051059
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit. (inner edge.)
    • NoteO/S and N/S Rear metal brake pipes coroded.
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

  19. Fail66,053 miles (+5,182)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    636823951085
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit. (inner edge.)
    • NoteO/S and N/S Rear metal brake pipes coroded.
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

  20. Pass60,871 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,871 miles
    Test number
    601550860036
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  21. Fail60,871 miles (+7,176)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,871 miles
    Test number
    684770360025
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated

  22. Pass53,695 miles (+6,644)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,695 miles
    Test number
    840371759020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,051 miles (+7,432)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,051 miles
    Test number
    270601308418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,619 miles (+8,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,619 miles
    Test number
    633330417112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass31,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,582 miles
    Test number
    922911516167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 JXB

Does L18 JXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 JXB expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 JXB?
The MOT on L18 JXB expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 JXB done?
L18 JXB was recorded at 163,632 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2025, an average of 7,002 miles a year.
Has L18 JXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 JXB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on L18 JXB 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 JXB find?
L18 JXB passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front position lamp insecure; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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