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Purple · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L70 DORMOT history

L70 DOR is a purple petrol MINI first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2025.

L70 DOR purple MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2026
Mileage
115,067 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 DOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 DOR was last recorded at 115,067 miles on 14 Jan 2025, 2,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,997 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,070 miles
Average per year
5,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,067 miles
  • 2023 – 112,997 miles
  • 2022 – 106,754 miles
  • 2021 – 102,936 miles
  • 2020 – 101,940 miles
  • 2019 – 99,526 miles
  • 2018 – 91,426 miles
  • 2017 – 82,029 miles
  • 2016 – 75,331 miles
  • 2015 – 68,057 miles
  • 2014 – 61,429 miles
  • 2013 – 53,891 miles
  • 2012 – 48,049 miles
  • 2011 – 40,708 miles
  • 2010 – 34,674 miles
  • 2009 – 26,445 miles
  • 2008 – 18,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,067 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,067 miles (+2,070)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,067 miles
    Test number
    620381785611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass112,997 miles (+6,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,997 miles
    Test number
    500374341407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,754 miles
    Test number
    369108558403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,754 miles (+3,818)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,754 miles
    Test number
    153684539112
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass102,936 miles (+996)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,936 miles
    Test number
    289035586262
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slightly from rock cover gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,940 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,940 miles
    Test number
    407822515909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,526 miles (+8,100)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,526 miles
    Test number
    597521440209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,426 miles
    Test number
    505854825462
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail91,426 miles (+9,397)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,426 miles
    Test number
    696520076188
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass82,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,029 miles
    Test number
    823178655531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,029 miles (+6,698)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,029 miles
    Test number
    788924301220
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  12. Pass75,331 miles (+7,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,331 miles
    Test number
    948154395831
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass68,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,057 miles
    Test number
    218138375051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,057 miles (+6,628)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,057 miles
    Test number
    428508475096
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear registration plate lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50%

  15. Pass61,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,429 miles
    Test number
    738725384076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,429 miles (+7,538)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,429 miles
    Test number
    519073084070
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil level low

  17. Pass53,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,891 miles
    Test number
    248846463049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,891 miles (+5,842)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,891 miles
    Test number
    849535763006
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,049 miles (+7,341)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    48,049 miles
    Test number
    249350582057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,708 miles (+6,034)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    40,708 miles
    Test number
    107667371004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,674 miles (+8,229)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    34,674 miles
    Test number
    412409370099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,445 miles (+7,584)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,445 miles
    Test number
    404542889084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    18,861 miles
    Test number
    952106268113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 DOR

Does L70 DOR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 DOR expired on 13 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 DOR?
The MOT on L70 DOR expired on 13 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 DOR done?
L70 DOR was recorded at 115,067 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2025, an average of 5,800 miles a year.
Has L70 DOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 DOR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L70 DOR 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 L70 DOR find?
L70 DOR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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