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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L40 HSGMOT history

L40 HSG is a grey petrol MINI first used on 27 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2026.

L40 HSG grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,556 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HSG was last recorded at 92,556 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,551 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,556 miles
  • 2024 – 91,505 miles
  • 2021 – 91,494 miles
  • 2019 – 88,158 miles
  • 2018 – 82,735 miles
  • 2017 – 75,051 miles
  • 2015 – 68,558 miles
  • 2014 – 62,777 miles
  • 2013 – 54,082 miles
  • 2012 – 44,258 miles
  • 2011 – 38,197 miles
  • 2010 – 31,731 miles
  • 2009 – 21,749 miles
  • 2007 – 13,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,556 miles
  • MinorNearside 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,556 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,556 miles
    Test number
    716636788097
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail92,551 miles (+1,046)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,551 miles
    Test number
    135719614416
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Pass91,505 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,505 miles
    Test number
    863417260292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail91,494 miles (+3,336)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,494 miles
    Test number
    249625040114
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust silencer corrodded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass88,158 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,158 miles
    Test number
    292514678903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail88,158 miles (+5,423)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,158 miles
    Test number
    422188794614
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass82,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    82,735 miles
    Test number
    775941831072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,735 miles (+7,684)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,735 miles
    Test number
    636254004008
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  9. Pass75,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,051 miles
    Test number
    621446597668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,051 miles (+6,493)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,051 miles
    Test number
    761561624367
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass68,558 miles (+5,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,558 miles
    Test number
    600716822969
    • AdvisoryPad warning light on

  12. Pass62,777 miles (+8,695)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,777 miles
    Test number
    616454314323
    • 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)
    • NoteBrake pad warning
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteRear number plater faded
    • NoteRear silencer corroded

  13. Pass54,082 miles (+40)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,082 miles
    Test number
    587331013265
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated.
    • NoteRear inner brake pads wearing thin.

  14. Fail54,042 miles (+9,784)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,042 miles
    Test number
    547727603221
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated.
    • NoteRear inner brake pads wearing thin.

  15. Pass44,258 miles (+6,061)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    44,258 miles
    Test number
    888183192163
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light

  16. Pass38,197 miles (+21)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    38,197 miles
    Test number
    378036981197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on dash display
    • NoteNsf tyre outer side damaged

  17. Fail38,176 miles (+6,445)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,176 miles
    Test number
    549291081171
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • DangerousNsf tyre side wall damaged from bead rim
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on dash display

  18. Pass31,731 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,731 miles
    Test number
    330740280177
    • NoteBrake warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn low and slight damage to outer sidewall
    • NoteRear reg plate deteriating
    • NoteRear tyres perished
    • NoteSlight brake bind to rear brakes

  19. Fail31,731 miles (+9,982)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,731 miles
    Test number
    632083670142
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn low and slight damage to outer sidewall
    • NoteRear reg plate deteriating
    • NoteRear tyres perished
    • NoteSlight brake bind to rear brakes

  20. Pass21,749 miles (+8,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,749 miles
    Test number
    284528409011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass13,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    13,597 miles
    Test number
    182963197105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 HSG

Does L40 HSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 HSG is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 HSG?
The MOT on L40 HSG is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 HSG done?
L40 HSG was recorded at 92,556 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 4,109 miles a year.
Has L40 HSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HSG has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 HSG 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 L40 HSG find?
L40 HSG passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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