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Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,598 cc

L4 UNVMOT history

L4 UNV is a red petrol MINI first used on 1 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 70,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

L4 UNV red MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,453 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 UNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 UNV was last recorded at 70,453 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 3,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,738 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,715 miles
Average per year
2,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,453 miles
  • 2025 – 66,738 miles
  • 2024 – 59,602 miles
  • 2023 – 59,501 miles
  • 2022 – 58,460 miles
  • 2021 – 56,955 miles
  • 2020 – 56,360 miles
  • 2019 – 55,414 miles
  • 2018 – 53,666 miles
  • 2017 – 51,072 miles
  • 2016 – 47,811 miles
  • 2015 – 44,370 miles
  • 2014 – 39,968 miles
  • 2013 – 35,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,453 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both metal brake pipes to rear flexi hoses corroded under coated surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Feb 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,453 miles (+3,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,453 miles
    Test number
    776627533905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass66,738 miles (+7,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,738 miles
    Test number
    750327478216
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass59,602 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    59,602 miles
    Test number
    997097848470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,501 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    59,501 miles
    Test number
    168939377544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail59,495 miles (+1,035)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,495 miles
    Test number
    194531870486
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass58,460 miles (+1,505)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    58,460 miles
    Test number
    456738155459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass56,955 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    56,955 miles
    Test number
    710919418479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,360 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    56,360 miles
    Test number
    401060355976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,414 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,414 miles
    Test number
    908821891086
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both metal brake pipes to rear flexi hoses corroded under coated surface (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail55,408 miles (+1,742)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,408 miles
    Test number
    717192824131
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Front and rear ride height sensor linkages seized (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both metal brake pipes to rear flexi hoses corroded under coated surface (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass53,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,666 miles
    Test number
    903460149910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,666 miles (+2,594)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,666 miles
    Test number
    601936717114
    • FailurePassenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)
  13. Pass51,072 miles (+3,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,072 miles
    Test number
    249323762422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass47,811 miles (+3,441)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,811 miles
    Test number
    337523088463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,370 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,370 miles
    Test number
    438418345031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,968 miles
    Test number
    146975854009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,968 miles (+4,623)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,968 miles
    Test number
    286855754040
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass35,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,345 miles
    Test number
    906879653092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 UNV

Does L4 UNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 UNV is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 UNV?
The MOT on L4 UNV is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 UNV done?
L4 UNV was recorded at 70,453 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,701 miles a year.
Has L4 UNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 UNV has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L4 UNV 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 L4 UNV find?
L4 UNV passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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