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Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

L40 MWSMOT history

L40 MWS is a red petrol MINI first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2023.

L40 MWS red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2023
Mileage
131,141 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L40 MWS was last recorded at 131,141 miles on 4 Apr 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,131 miles · 1 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,141 miles
  • 2021 – 128,074 miles
  • 2019 – 117,661 miles
  • 2018 – 115,248 miles
  • 2015 – 105,499 miles
  • 2014 – 104,280 miles
  • 2013 – 100,041 miles
  • 2011 – 93,353 miles
  • 2010 – 86,068 miles
  • 2009 – 78,208 miles
  • 2008 – 60,271 miles
  • 2007 – 46,046 miles
  • 2006 – 37,042 miles
  • 2005 – 32,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split and deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component damp around rack and pipe work (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryBoth front position lamps flash intermittentlyRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    397554856932
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split and deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component damp around rack and pipe work (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front position lamps flash intermittently

  2. Pass131,141 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    131,141 miles
    Test number
    639148712005
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front position lamps flash intermittently

  3. Fail131,131 miles (+3,057)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,131 miles
    Test number
    905961636234
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plate must not have a honeycomb or similar effect background on vehicles first registered on or after 1 September 2001 (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Registration plate must not have a honeycomb or similar effect background on vehicles first registered on or after 1 September 2001 (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front position lamps flash intermittently

  4. Pass128,074 miles (+10,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,074 miles
    Test number
    958940345634
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass117,661 miles (+2,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,661 miles
    Test number
    895519127517
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,248 miles (+9,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,248 miles
    Test number
    858026402296
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension lower arm bushes starting to wear

  7. Pass105,499 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    105,499 miles
    Test number
    416771975133
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  8. Fail105,499 miles (+1,219)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,499 miles
    Test number
    657941975180
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  9. Pass104,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,280 miles
    Test number
    628103384089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,280 miles (+4,239)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,280 miles
    Test number
    459923584081
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass100,041 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,041 miles
    Test number
    847488673098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSeat belt pre tensioner has been activated

  12. Fail100,041 miles (+6,688)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,041 miles
    Test number
    218137873008
    • FailureOffside Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSeat belt pre tensioner has been activated

  13. Pass93,353 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    93,353 miles
    Test number
    936617891253
    • NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

  14. Fail93,353 miles (+7,285)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,353 miles
    Test number
    387744291436
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

  15. Pass86,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,068 miles
    Test number
    442088790291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,068 miles (+7,860)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,068 miles
    Test number
    511238490241
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass78,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,208 miles
    Test number
    210345079241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,208 miles (+17,937)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,208 miles
    Test number
    942708169286
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass60,271 miles (+14,225)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,271 miles
    Test number
    221833918443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    46,046 miles
    Test number
    431483597044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,046 miles (+9,004)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,046 miles
    Test number
    642622597021
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass37,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,042 miles
    Test number
    154814196407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,042 miles (+4,850)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,042 miles
    Test number
    521434686018
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass32,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    32,192 miles
    Test number
    693876906088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 MWS

Does L40 MWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 MWS expired on 3 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 MWS?
The MOT on L40 MWS expired on 3 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 MWS done?
L40 MWS was recorded at 131,141 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2022, an average of 5,943 miles a year.
Has L40 MWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MWS has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 MWS 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 MWS find?
L40 MWS failed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2023 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split and deteriorated; nearside headlamp aim too high; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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