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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

L26 LPFMOT history

L26 LPF is a green petrol MINI first used on 4 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

L26 LPF green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
112,265 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 LPF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 LPF was last recorded at 112,265 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,260 miles · 3 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,265 miles
  • 2024 – 104,951 miles
  • 2023 – 103,800 miles
  • 2022 – 99,986 miles
  • 2020 – 99,962 miles
  • 2019 – 94,634 miles
  • 2018 – 94,155 miles
  • 2016 – 92,324 miles
  • 2015 – 85,776 miles
  • 2014 – 80,881 miles
  • 2013 – 74,925 miles
  • 2012 – 70,023 miles
  • 2011 – 64,779 miles
  • 2009 – 49,803 miles
  • 2008 – 41,171 miles
  • 2007 – 20,857 miles
  • 2006 – 10,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,265 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3 mm tread and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Fuel cap seal deteriorating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,265 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    112,265 miles
    Test number
    635422764939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3 mm tread and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail112,260 miles1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,260 miles
    Test number
    490299016260
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3 mm tread and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. PassMileage not read8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    792742707221
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    163541933704
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass104,951 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    104,951 miles
    Test number
    838245774028
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre rotation mark indicates tyre fitted the wrong side.

  6. Fail104,951 miles (+1,151)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,951 miles
    Test number
    252659888148
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top and bottom dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracked.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre rotation mark indicates tyre fitted the wrong side.

  7. Pass103,800 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,800 miles
    Test number
    879505494928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,986 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,986 miles
    Test number
    855727954871
    • 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))

  9. Fail99,982 miles (+20)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,982 miles
    Test number
    859502725522
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Where copper pipe meets flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • 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))

  10. Pass99,962 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    99,962 miles
    Test number
    898939303068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,634 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    94,634 miles
    Test number
    111343815432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail94,634 miles (+479)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,634 miles
    Test number
    266045792735
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass94,155 miles (+1,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    94,155 miles
    Test number
    986430167789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass92,324 miles (+6,548)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,324 miles
    Test number
    614811610260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,776 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,776 miles
    Test number
    245086501658
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail85,723 miles (+4,842)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,723 miles
    Test number
    464683975866
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass80,881 miles (+5,956)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,881 miles
    Test number
    687852714361
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass74,925 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,925 miles
    Test number
    169714323301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBackbox rubbers split

  19. Fail74,925 miles (+4,902)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,925 miles
    Test number
    537394623376
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBackbox rubbers split

  20. Pass70,023 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,023 miles
    Test number
    736185942324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail70,023 miles (+5,244)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,023 miles
    Test number
    705165542359
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass64,779 miles (+6,941)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,779 miles
    Test number
    256644051326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,838 miles (+8,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,838 miles
    Test number
    506087001058
    • 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)

  24. Pass49,803 miles (+8,632)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,803 miles
    Test number
    133381759367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,171 miles (+9,929)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,171 miles
    Test number
    592504868306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,242 miles (+10,385)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,242 miles
    Test number
    751756018051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,857 miles (+10,577)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    20,857 miles
    Test number
    783955807031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    10,280 miles
    Test number
    960801416047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 LPF

Does L26 LPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 LPF is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 LPF?
The MOT on L26 LPF is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 LPF done?
L26 LPF was recorded at 112,265 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 4,995 miles a year.
Has L26 LPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 LPF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 LPF 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 LPF find?
L26 LPF passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 3 mm tread and 10 years old.

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