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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

L30 HJMMOT history

L30 HJM is a green petrol MINI first used on 7 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2021 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 100,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2022.

L30 HJM green MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2021
Mileage
100,008 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2022
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 HJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2021
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L30 HJM was last recorded at 100,008 miles on 26 Sept 2022, 2,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,564 miles · 9 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
2,444 miles
Average per year
4,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,008 miles
  • 2019 – 97,564 miles
  • 2014 – 95,475 miles
  • 2013 – 92,114 miles
  • 2012 – 88,582 miles
  • 2011 – 81,616 miles
  • 2010 – 72,874 miles
  • 2009 – 59,224 miles
  • 2008 – 46,623 miles
  • 2007 – 36,106 miles
  • 2006 – 26,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,008 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures 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, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

14 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,008 miles (+2,444)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,008 miles
    Test number
    203581307669
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass97,564 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,564 miles
    Test number
    743610571068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,475 miles (+21)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,475 miles
    Test number
    857393644395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake discs are in poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust box is corroded.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer mountings have broken and are now held on with wire.

  4. Fail95,454 miles (+3,340)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,454 miles
    Test number
    569625134380
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs are in poor condition
    • NoteRear brake discs are in poor condition
    • NoteRear exhaust box is corroded.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer mountings have broken and are now held on with wire.

  5. Pass92,114 miles (+3,532)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    92,114 miles
    Test number
    957545623354
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  6. Pass88,582 miles (+6,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    88,582 miles
    Test number
    488302752342
    • 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)

  7. Pass81,616 miles (+8,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    81,616 miles
    Test number
    229875321397
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass72,874 miles (+13,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,874 miles
    Test number
    700368140322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass59,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,224 miles
    Test number
    720884239315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,224 miles (+12,601)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,224 miles
    Test number
    894084539367
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass46,623 miles (+10,517)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,623 miles
    Test number
    363282558479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,106 miles (+371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,106 miles
    Test number
    722884267217
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Pass35,735 miles (+8,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,735 miles
    Test number
    812942127121
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Pass26,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    26,892 miles
    Test number
    462356596011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 HJM

Does L30 HJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 HJM expired on 8 Jan 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 HJM?
The MOT on L30 HJM expired on 8 Jan 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 HJM done?
L30 HJM was recorded at 100,008 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2022, an average of 4,438 miles a year.
Has L30 HJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 HJM has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L30 HJM 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 L30 HJM find?
L30 HJM failed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2022 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp aim too low; nearside front headlamp levelling device inoperative; offside front headlamp aim too low, and 6 more.

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