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Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

L29 STGMOT history

L29 STG is a silver petrol MINI first used on 28 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

L29 STG silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
104,216 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 STG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 STG was last recorded at 104,216 miles on 2 May 2026, 6,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,028 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,188 miles
Average per year
4,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,216 miles
  • 2025 – 98,028 miles
  • 2023 – 93,170 miles
  • 2022 – 86,014 miles
  • 2021 – 83,039 miles
  • 2020 – 77,424 miles
  • 2019 – 70,575 miles
  • 2018 – 70,389 miles
  • 2017 – 60,732 miles
  • 2016 – 55,260 miles
  • 2015 – 51,671 miles
  • 2014 – 48,348 miles
  • 2013 – 46,095 miles
  • 2012 – 39,968 miles
  • 2011 – 34,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,216 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,216 miles (+6,188)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,216 miles
    Test number
    389229782206
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass98,028 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,028 miles
    Test number
    847146014276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,170 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,170 miles
    Test number
    762640172188
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail93,160 miles (+7,146)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,160 miles
    Test number
    728139598772
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass86,014 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,014 miles
    Test number
    544382834797
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail86,014 miles (+2,975)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,014 miles
    Test number
    774920451522
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass83,039 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,039 miles
    Test number
    284613339838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,424 miles (+6,849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    77,424 miles
    Test number
    179888877582
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass70,575 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    70,575 miles
    Test number
    977803048952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,389 miles
    Test number
    491991681684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,389 miles (+2,963)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,389 miles
    Test number
    138107837897
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure both rear exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edged off (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass67,426 miles (+6,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,426 miles
    Test number
    293404873262
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly misshaped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass60,732 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,732 miles
    Test number
    880054168048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,260 miles
    Test number
    444173133668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,260 miles (+3,589)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,260 miles
    Test number
    144714948213
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  16. Pass51,671 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,671 miles
    Test number
    966066425178
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
  17. Fail51,671 miles (+3,323)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,671 miles
    Test number
    576166725126
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
  18. Pass48,348 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,348 miles
    Test number
    826206624149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,095 miles (+6,127)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,095 miles
    Test number
    587807393181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer exhaust corroded
  20. Pass39,968 miles (+5,869)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,968 miles
    Test number
    156292702219
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  21. Pass34,099 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    34,099 miles
    Test number
    705260811255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,981 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,981 miles
    Test number
    507111681178
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L29 STG

Does L29 STG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 STG is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 STG?
The MOT on L29 STG is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 STG done?
L29 STG was recorded at 104,216 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 4,733 miles a year.
Has L29 STG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 STG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L29 STG 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 L29 STG find?
L29 STG passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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