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White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,560 cc

L40 PLGMOT history

L40 PLG is a white diesel MINI first used on 3 Aug 2007. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2022 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 184,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2022.

L40 PLG white MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2022
Mileage
184,612 mi
At MOT on 31 Aug 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 PLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
3 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
31 Aug 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L40 PLG was last recorded at 184,612 miles on 31 Aug 2022, 14,522 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,090 miles · 14 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
14,522 miles
Average per year
12,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 184,612 miles
  • 2021 – 170,090 miles
  • 2020 – 159,564 miles
  • 2019 – 154,236 miles
  • 2018 – 146,573 miles
  • 2017 – 138,392 miles
  • 2016 – 129,004 miles
  • 2015 – 111,008 miles
  • 2014 – 95,619 miles
  • 2013 – 80,422 miles
  • 2012 – 65,777 miles
  • 2011 – 33,795 miles
  • 2010 – 27,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail184,612 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability hub touching sub frame (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousVEHICLE NOT SAFE
  • MajorBrake performance not tested Due to vehicle not being safe (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryA/C pipe insecure
  • AdvisoryTPM light on
  • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure

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.

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail184,612 miles (+14,522)6 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,612 miles
    Test number
    214543376236
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability hub touching sub frame (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousVEHICLE NOT SAFE
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Due to vehicle not being safe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryA/C pipe insecure
    • AdvisoryTPM light on
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure

  2. Pass170,090 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    170,090 miles
    Test number
    230891899375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail170,090 miles (+10,526)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,090 miles
    Test number
    956944725599
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,564 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    159,564 miles
    Test number
    677048526577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail159,563 miles (+5,327)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,563 miles
    Test number
    411803064900
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass154,236 miles (+7,663)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    154,236 miles
    Test number
    833222457907
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  7. Pass146,573 miles (+8,181)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    146,573 miles
    Test number
    837588186602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,392 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,392 miles
    Test number
    878691951134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail138,391 miles (+30)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,391 miles
    Test number
    226649827701
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail138,361 miles (+9,357)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,361 miles
    Test number
    914281988626
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  11. Pass129,004 miles (+17,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    129,004 miles
    Test number
    860241577150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass111,008 miles (+15,389)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    111,008 miles
    Test number
    839489535143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,619 miles (+15,197)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    95,619 miles
    Test number
    399746754138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEmissions too clean to be recorded

  14. Pass80,422 miles (+14,645)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    80,422 miles
    Test number
    449776553134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,777 miles (+7,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,777 miles
    Test number
    838699652110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass58,591 miles (+24,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,591 miles
    Test number
    167229512014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass33,795 miles (+6,663)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    33,795 miles
    Test number
    106592041039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    27,132 miles
    Test number
    894654890140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,132 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,132 miles
    Test number
    250160390497
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Questions about L40 PLG

Does L40 PLG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 PLG expired on 13 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 PLG?
The MOT on L40 PLG expired on 13 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 PLG done?
L40 PLG was recorded at 184,612 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2022, an average of 12,967 miles a year.
Has L40 PLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 PLG has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 PLG 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 PLG find?
L40 PLG failed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2022 with 6 dangerous defects, 10 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front shock absorbers likely to become detached; offside front suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability, and 16 more.

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