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Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L30 MGGMOT history

L30 MGG is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 55,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

L30 MGG red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
55,339 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 MGG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 MGG was last recorded at 55,339 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,806 miles · 24 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
533 miles
Average per year
1,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,339 miles
  • 2024 – 54,806 miles
  • 2023 – 52,890 miles
  • 2022 – 52,723 miles
  • 2020 – 47,986 miles
  • 2019 – 46,777 miles
  • 2018 – 46,220 miles
  • 2017 – 44,161 miles
  • 2016 – 44,037 miles
  • 2015 – 43,715 miles
  • 2014 – 42,788 miles
  • 2013 – 41,102 miles
  • 2012 – 40,311 miles
  • 2011 – 39,618 miles
  • 2010 – 37,989 miles
  • 2009 – 35,858 miles
  • 2008 – 34,391 miles
  • 2007 – 30,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,339 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Front detreated resulting in weak beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,339 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    55,339 miles
    Test number
    577410152057
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Front detreated resulting in weak beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail55,339 miles (+533)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,339 miles
    Test number
    444146901641
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both Front detreated resulting in weak beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass54,806 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,806 miles
    Test number
    950787870805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,890 miles (+167)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    52,890 miles
    Test number
    770461972269
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass52,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    52,723 miles
    Test number
    504720655301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,721 miles (+4,735)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,721 miles
    Test number
    713067960623
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass47,986 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    47,986 miles
    Test number
    754399491131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,777 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,777 miles
    Test number
    430391293198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Fail46,777 miles (+557)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,777 miles
    Test number
    168630879871
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass46,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,220 miles
    Test number
    879183522803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,220 miles (+2,059)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,220 miles
    Test number
    652788738615
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre heavily cracked/perished advise replacement

  12. Pass44,161 miles (+124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,161 miles
    Test number
    936827721890
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass44,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,037 miles
    Test number
    901685581957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,036 miles (+321)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,036 miles
    Test number
    378353079074
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass43,715 miles (+927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,715 miles
    Test number
    265183425288
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass42,788 miles (+1,686)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,788 miles
    Test number
    987789834270
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCut in n/s/f tyre side wall
    • NoteOuter skin on exhaust silencer corroded

  17. Pass41,102 miles (+791)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,102 miles
    Test number
    157604723223
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust tail box outer skin corroded
    • NoteRear brake disc's corroded and in poor condition on inside

  18. Pass40,311 miles (+693)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,311 miles
    Test number
    637433532266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust tail box corroded
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc corroded

  19. Pass39,618 miles (+1,629)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,618 miles
    Test number
    175444431254
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s and n/s/r disc's corroded on inside

  20. Pass37,989 miles (+2,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,989 miles
    Test number
    361709730475
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass35,858 miles (+1,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,858 miles
    Test number
    453871039222
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass34,391 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,391 miles
    Test number
    860562048229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,106 miles
    Test number
    654786337285
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L30 MGG

Does L30 MGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 MGG is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L30 MGG?
The MOT on L30 MGG is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 MGG done?
L30 MGG was recorded at 55,339 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 1,384 miles a year.
Has L30 MGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 MGG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 MGG 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 MGG find?
L30 MGG passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both front detreated resulting in weak beam image; service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front.

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