MINI
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc
L70 OSHMOT history
L70 OSH is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 159,600 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 159,600 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,754 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 OSH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MINI
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Sept 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 OSH was last recorded at 159,600 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 10,520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 149,080 miles · 29 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,520 miles
- Average per year
- 6,754 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 159,600 miles
- 2025 – 149,080 miles
- 2024 – 137,567 miles
- 2023 – 128,183 miles
- 2022 – 125,252 miles
- 2021 – 119,113 miles
- 2020 – 112,140 miles
- 2019 – 109,100 miles
- 2018 – 101,897 miles
- 2017 – 96,305 miles
- 2016 – 92,197 miles
- 2015 – 87,807 miles
- 2014 – 83,459 miles
- 2013 – 80,992 miles
- 2012 – 77,111 miles
- 2011 – 70,263 miles
- 2010 – 59,268 miles
- 2009 – 46,740 miles
- 2008 – 36,578 miles
- 2007 – 31,827 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass159,600 miles
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,600 miles (+10,520)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 159,600 miles
- Test number
- 326399703349
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,080 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 149,080 miles
- Test number
- 619517965960
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail149,080 miles (+11,513)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,080 miles
- Test number
- 276565164329
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,567 miles (+9,384)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 137,567 miles
- Test number
- 761714856021
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass128,183 miles (+2,931)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 128,183 miles
- Test number
- 902229927198
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,252 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 125,252 miles
- Test number
- 810615778250
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail125,252 miles (+6,139)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,252 miles
- Test number
- 424624560777
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass119,113 miles (+6,973)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 119,113 miles
- Test number
- 760900780120
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os front too rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass112,140 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 112,140 miles
- Test number
- 351749322819
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail112,124 miles (+3,024)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,124 miles
- Test number
- 904775191108
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive around power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass109,100 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 109,100 miles
- Test number
- 497991371217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,100 miles (+7,203)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,100 miles
- Test number
- 940250636843
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass101,897 miles (+5,592)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 101,897 miles
- Test number
- 781148681196
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass96,305 miles (+4,108)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 96,305 miles
- Test number
- 894195526337
- AdvisoryVarious metal brake pipes corroded rear exhaust corroded o/s/f tyre low tread
Pass92,197 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 92,197 miles
- Test number
- 467476224006
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm +worn on edge. 205/45r17 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail92,197 miles (+4,390)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,197 miles
- Test number
- 717405222422
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm +worn on edge. 205/45r17 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass87,807 miles (+4,348)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 87,807 miles
- Test number
- 228149355036
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside rear tyre starting to go outr of shape.205/45r17
Pass83,459 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 83,459 miles
- Test number
- 535108834074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,459 miles (+2,467)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,459 miles
- Test number
- 295087334085
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass80,992 miles (+3,881)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 80,992 miles
- Test number
- 935750663033
- NoteOil leak
Pass77,111 miles (+6,848)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 77,111 miles
- Test number
- 135693452406
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- NoteO/s/r suspention unit has slight mistting of oil
- NoteR/o/s brake has slight binding
Pass70,263 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 70,263 miles
- Test number
- 135752151437
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail70,263 miles (+10,995)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,263 miles
- Test number
- 677282851028
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,268 miles (+12,528)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 59,268 miles
- Test number
- 141101060064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,740 miles (+10,162)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 46,740 miles
- Test number
- 254962169097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,578 miles (+4,751)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 36,578 miles
- Test number
- 220508948459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 31,827 miles
- Test number
- 271940977248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L70 OSH
- Does L70 OSH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 OSH is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L70 OSH?
- The MOT on L70 OSH is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 OSH done?
- L70 OSH was recorded at 159,600 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 6,754 miles a year.
- Has L70 OSH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 OSH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L70 OSH 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 OSH find?
- L70 OSH passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.
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