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Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

L66 MBCMOT history

L66 MBC is a blue diesel MINI first used on 20 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

L66 MBC blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,814 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 MBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 MBC was last recorded at 142,814 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 2,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
140,047 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,767 miles
Average per year
5,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,814 miles
  • 2024 – 140,047 miles
  • 2023 – 136,174 miles
  • 2022 – 131,610 miles
  • 2021 – 127,217 miles
  • 2020 – 123,259 miles
  • 2019 – 115,955 miles
  • 2018 – 111,224 miles
  • 2017 – 105,893 miles
  • 2016 – 98,811 miles
  • 2015 – 93,269 miles
  • 2014 – 86,046 miles
  • 2013 – 79,561 miles
  • 2012 – 68,471 miles
  • 2011 – 56,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,814 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryInjector chuff

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,814 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,814 miles
    Test number
    877785813723
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInjector chuff
  2. Fail142,812 miles (+2,765)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,812 miles
    Test number
    967902472257
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmission control equipment obviously modified pressure sensor disconnected (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInjector chuff
  3. Pass140,047 miles (+3,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    140,047 miles
    Test number
    631447456523
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slightly leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass136,174 miles (+4,564)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    136,174 miles
    Test number
    568735955111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass131,610 miles (+4,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,610 miles
    Test number
    937643947109
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s and o/s wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass127,217 miles (+3,958)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,217 miles
    Test number
    356752657776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,259 miles
    Test number
    936350044143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,253 miles (+7,298)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,253 miles
    Test number
    274763368602
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering arm has slight play
  9. Pass115,955 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,955 miles
    Test number
    751483491631
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish on outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slight on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Fail115,955 miles (+4,731)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,955 miles
    Test number
    941902005026
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres starting to perish on outer edges
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing slight on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass111,224 miles (+5,331)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,224 miles
    Test number
    783331728651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,893 miles (+7,082)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,893 miles
    Test number
    759846193794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,811 miles (+5,542)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    98,811 miles
    Test number
    452690240729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,269 miles (+7,223)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    93,269 miles
    Test number
    729417415163
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  15. Pass86,046 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,046 miles
    Test number
    368441624194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,561 miles (+11,090)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,561 miles
    Test number
    648618423141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,471 miles (+11,684)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,471 miles
    Test number
    206761572158
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on both edges
    • NoteO/s front tyre has slight wear on edges
  18. Pass56,787 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,787 miles
    Test number
    226702261288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHand brake travel excessive.
  19. Fail56,787 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,787 miles
    Test number
    638962961211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHand brake travel excessive.

Questions about L66 MBC

Does L66 MBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 MBC is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 MBC?
The MOT on L66 MBC is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 MBC done?
L66 MBC was recorded at 142,814 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,936 miles a year.
Has L66 MBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 MBC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L66 MBC 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 L66 MBC find?
L66 MBC passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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