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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L66 MRXMOT history

L66 MRX is a grey petrol MINI first used on 20 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 80,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L66 MRX grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
80,991 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 MRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 MRX was last recorded at 80,991 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,990 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,991 miles
  • 2024 – 75,317 miles
  • 2023 – 73,004 miles
  • 2022 – 68,423 miles
  • 2021 – 62,301 miles
  • 2020 – 54,507 miles
  • 2019 – 49,098 miles
  • 2018 – 45,189 miles
  • 2017 – 40,647 miles
  • 2016 – 34,296 miles
  • 2015 – 30,250 miles
  • 2014 – 25,674 miles
  • 2013 – 22,571 miles
  • 2012 – 19,623 miles
  • 2011 – 16,817 miles
  • 2010 – 14,273 miles
  • 2009 – 11,997 miles
  • 2008 – 9,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,991 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,991 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    80,991 miles
    Test number
    539712082188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail80,990 miles (+5,673)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,990 miles
    Test number
    836836228839
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass75,317 miles (+2,313)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,317 miles
    Test number
    715445029250
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front and rear suspension corroded

  4. Pass73,004 miles (+4,581)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,004 miles
    Test number
    246018364013
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear all rear exhaust clamps corroded,and slight blow from exhaust joints
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear subframe corroded and o/s and n/s suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded

  5. Pass68,423 miles (+6,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,423 miles
    Test number
    389694969959
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s brake pipes corroded

  6. Pass62,301 miles (+7,794)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,301 miles
    Test number
    865898296742
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noise level presenter given benefit of doubt
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp leveller presenter given benefit of doubt
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps not match pair presenter given benefit of doubt

  7. Pass54,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,507 miles
    Test number
    247156401415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail54,507 miles (+5,409)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,507 miles
    Test number
    746833466195
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass49,098 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,098 miles
    Test number
    677893430243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,189 miles
    Test number
    542690002295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,189 miles (+4,542)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,189 miles
    Test number
    743539473016
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass40,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,647 miles
    Test number
    787983120751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,647 miles (+5,455)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,647 miles
    Test number
    243985154205
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass35,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,192 miles
    Test number
    511973064170
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  15. Fail35,192 miles (+896)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,192 miles
    Test number
    523613842255
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  16. Pass34,296 miles (+4,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,296 miles
    Test number
    923750858724
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear tyres inner side walls deteriorated

  17. Pass30,250 miles (+4,576)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,250 miles
    Test number
    373474789457
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter skin of rear box badly corroded

  18. Pass25,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    25,674 miles
    Test number
    858309384273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail25,674 miles (+148)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,674 miles
    Test number
    497137384237
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pipes greased.
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail25,526 miles (+411)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,526 miles
    Test number
    336392484222
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pipes greased.
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass25,115 miles (+2,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    25,115 miles
    Test number
    307662304487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass22,571 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,571 miles
    Test number
    949018803208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,623 miles (+2,806)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,623 miles
    Test number
    295109832106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,817 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    16,817 miles
    Test number
    626657041195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,273 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    14,273 miles
    Test number
    250808340404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass11,997 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    11,997 miles
    Test number
    121353059175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    9,875 miles
    Test number
    733283748179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L66 MRX

Does L66 MRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 MRX is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L66 MRX?
The MOT on L66 MRX is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 MRX done?
L66 MRX was recorded at 80,991 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 4,053 miles a year.
Has L66 MRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 MRX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L66 MRX 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 MRX find?
L66 MRX passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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