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Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L3 PHWMOT history

L3 PHW is a grey petrol MINI first used on 20 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 77,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

L3 PHW grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,829 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 PHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 PHW was last recorded at 77,829 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 3,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,977 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,852 miles
Average per year
5,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,829 miles
  • 2025 – 73,977 miles
  • 2024 – 69,181 miles
  • 2023 – 55,396 miles
  • 2022 – 54,443 miles
  • 2021 – 53,321 miles
  • 2020 – 51,751 miles
  • 2019 – 48,379 miles
  • 2018 – 44,987 miles
  • 2017 – 41,344 miles
  • 2016 – 37,747 miles
  • 2015 – 33,621 miles
  • 2014 – 17,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,829 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face on both disc's worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,829 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,829 miles
    Test number
    465346185097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face on both disc's worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,829 miles (+3,852)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,829 miles
    Test number
    351023063535
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face on both disc's worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,977 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    73,977 miles
    Test number
    437986136867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    69,181 miles
    Test number
    506935296698
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  5. Fail69,180 miles (+13,784)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,180 miles
    Test number
    169983066921
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryMinor oil leak

  6. Pass55,396 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    55,396 miles
    Test number
    409962168081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,443 miles (+1,122)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    54,443 miles
    Test number
    244078043464
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords number of cuts inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass53,321 miles (+1,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,321 miles
    Test number
    760084039887
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass51,751 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    51,751 miles
    Test number
    802656536597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,379 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,379 miles
    Test number
    224622986768
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail48,379 miles (+3,392)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,379 miles
    Test number
    721442590347
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass44,987 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,987 miles
    Test number
    806916943488
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Very bad !!
    • AdvisoryT P M S light on dash ????
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  13. Fail44,987 miles (+3,643)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,987 miles
    Test number
    555137243797
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Very bad !!
    • AdvisoryT P M S light on dash ????
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

  14. Pass41,344 miles (+3,597)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,344 miles
    Test number
    155083304016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,747 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    37,747 miles
    Test number
    585594181909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,621 miles
    Test number
    267692815127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,621 miles (+15,872)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,621 miles
    Test number
    816652615130
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass17,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,749 miles
    Test number
    765070474022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 PHW

Does L3 PHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 PHW is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 PHW?
The MOT on L3 PHW is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 PHW done?
L3 PHW was recorded at 77,829 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 5,074 miles a year.
Has L3 PHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 PHW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 PHW 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 L3 PHW find?
L3 PHW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face on both disc's worn; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms rear bush.

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