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Grey · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L66 RHJMOT history

L66 RHJ is a grey petrol MINI first used on 26 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

L66 RHJ grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
119,156 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 RHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 RHJ was last recorded at 119,156 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 3,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,927 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,229 miles
Average per year
5,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,156 miles
  • 2025 – 115,927 miles
  • 2024 – 113,230 miles
  • 2023 – 109,614 miles
  • 2022 – 108,121 miles
  • 2021 – 105,539 miles
  • 2019 – 99,258 miles
  • 2018 – 90,283 miles
  • 2017 – 83,688 miles
  • 2016 – 79,365 miles
  • 2015 – 74,255 miles
  • 2014 – 69,218 miles
  • 2013 – 58,889 miles
  • 2012 – 50,405 miles
  • 2011 – 41,630 miles
  • 2010 – 31,656 miles
  • 2009 – 20,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,156 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,156 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    119,156 miles
    Test number
    847282051953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail119,156 miles (+3,229)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,156 miles
    Test number
    494204732111
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,927 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    115,927 miles
    Test number
    640779393273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail115,927 miles (+2,697)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,927 miles
    Test number
    817997267006
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass113,230 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    113,230 miles
    Test number
    580030841454
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal worn/cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail113,230 miles (+3,616)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,230 miles
    Test number
    933227145738
    • 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 Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal worn/cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle leaking

  7. Pass109,614 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,614 miles
    Test number
    447638046587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail109,614 miles (+1,493)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,614 miles
    Test number
    224456483882
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass108,121 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,121 miles
    Test number
    612373068701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  10. Fail108,121 miles (+2,582)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,121 miles
    Test number
    751377646435
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure light on

  11. Pass105,539 miles (+192)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,539 miles
    Test number
    674863924917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    105,347 miles
    Test number
    870647291965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,347 miles (+6,089)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,347 miles
    Test number
    146061947819
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass99,258 miles (+8,975)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,258 miles
    Test number
    494181138274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,283 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    90,283 miles
    Test number
    162289239848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills covered

  16. Fail90,283 miles (+6,595)4 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,283 miles
    Test number
    981916294708
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills covered

  17. Pass83,688 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,688 miles
    Test number
    239183885458
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail83,678 miles (+4,313)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,678 miles
    Test number
    383691785893
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre tread perished , screw in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass79,365 miles (+5,110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,365 miles
    Test number
    793968541741
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily perished.
    • AdvisoryNails in both rear tyres.
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.

  20. Pass74,255 miles (+5,037)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    74,255 miles
    Test number
    409570785108
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres very close to legal limits.
    • NoteEngine oil leaks.

  21. Pass69,218 miles (+10,329)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,218 miles
    Test number
    596431984117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking.
    • NoteCentre of rear exhaust mounting rubber missing but exhaust system still adequately supported.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteRear silencer rusting.

  22. Pass58,889 miles (+8,484)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,889 miles
    Test number
    856092673109
    • NoteBoth rear silencer rubber mountings damaged but exhaust system still adequately supported.
    • NoteBoth rear tyres beginning to crack.

  23. Pass50,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,405 miles
    Test number
    966903252114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,405 miles (+8,775)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,405 miles
    Test number
    165273552152
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  25. Pass41,630 miles (+9,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,630 miles
    Test number
    236823751436
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass31,656 miles (+11,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,656 miles
    Test number
    233090460106
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass20,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,579 miles
    Test number
    874274859123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 RHJ

Does L66 RHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 RHJ is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 RHJ?
The MOT on L66 RHJ is valid until 31 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 RHJ done?
L66 RHJ was recorded at 119,156 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 5,870 miles a year.
Has L66 RHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 RHJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L66 RHJ 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 RHJ find?
L66 RHJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall, and 3 more.

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