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Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

L26 DGWMOT history

L26 DGW is a grey petrol MINI first used on 29 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

L26 DGW grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
72,112 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 DGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 DGW was last recorded at 72,112 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,717 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
395 miles
Average per year
2,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,112 miles
  • 2024 – 71,717 miles
  • 2023 – 69,893 miles
  • 2022 – 69,357 miles
  • 2021 – 69,124 miles
  • 2020 – 68,146 miles
  • 2018 – 61,596 miles
  • 2017 – 52,212 miles
  • 2016 – 51,817 miles
  • 2015 – 49,848 miles
  • 2014 – 48,774 miles
  • 2013 – 46,889 miles
  • 2012 – 42,185 miles
  • 2011 – 37,677 miles
  • 2010 – 29,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,112 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Advise corrosion in areas all under vehicle and components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Oil leak engine oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Oil leak power steering fluid leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,112 miles (+395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,112 miles
    Test number
    208535584095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass71,717 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,717 miles
    Test number
    907337108938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,893 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,893 miles
    Test number
    696362161187
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion in areas all under vehicle and components

  4. Fail69,893 miles (+536)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,893 miles
    Test number
    877423244584
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion in areas all under vehicle and components

  5. Pass69,357 miles (+233)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    69,357 miles
    Test number
    202353636996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,124 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,124 miles
    Test number
    313785880614
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,124 miles (+899)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,124 miles
    Test number
    473993924992
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,225 miles (+79)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,225 miles
    Test number
    762815757778
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder seal covering under body inc all brake pipe

  9. Pass68,146 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,146 miles
    Test number
    142946017802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail68,144 miles (+6,548)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,144 miles
    Test number
    226048103013
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear brake pipes n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass61,596 miles (+9,384)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,596 miles
    Test number
    487083529961
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass52,212 miles (+395)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,212 miles
    Test number
    923522488070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,817 miles
    Test number
    740540326681
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak engine oil
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak power steering fluid leak

  14. Fail51,817 miles (+1,969)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,817 miles
    Test number
    625598247725
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak engine oil
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak power steering fluid leak

  15. Pass49,848 miles (+1,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,848 miles
    Test number
    968448613892
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Behind engine (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass48,774 miles (+1,885)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,774 miles
    Test number
    388346084233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front tyre under inflated
    • NoteSighns of possible coolant leak at front of engine

  17. Pass46,889 miles (+4,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,889 miles
    Test number
    768905383234
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass42,185 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,185 miles
    Test number
    529730192020
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail42,185 miles (+4,508)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,185 miles
    Test number
    688030892066
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass37,677 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,677 miles
    Test number
    209746871024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail37,677 miles (+8,111)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,677 miles
    Test number
    715776071092
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,566 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,566 miles
    Test number
    193511160412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L26 DGW

Does L26 DGW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 DGW expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 DGW?
The MOT on L26 DGW expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 DGW done?
L26 DGW was recorded at 72,112 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 2,724 miles a year.
Has L26 DGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 DGW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L26 DGW 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 L26 DGW find?
L26 DGW passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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