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Beige · Diesel · 2008 · 1,560 cc

L70 PLHMOT history

L70 PLH is a beige diesel MINI first used on 11 Sept 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

L70 PLH beige MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2026
Mileage
96,545 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,898 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 PLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 PLH was last recorded at 96,545 miles on 22 May 2025, 1,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jan 2012: 26,715 miles, lower than 28,299 miles on 16 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,825 miles · 14 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1,720 miles
Average per year
4,898 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,545 miles
  • 2024 – 94,825 miles
  • 2023 – 92,582 miles
  • 2022 – 90,160 miles
  • 2021 – 87,911 miles
  • 2020 – 83,565 miles
  • 2018 – 78,241 miles
  • 2017 – 72,601 miles
  • 2016 – 66,906 miles
  • 2015 – 61,580 miles
  • 2014 – 56,086 miles
  • 2013 – 51,302 miles
  • 2012 – 44,573 miles
  • 2011 – 28,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,545 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,545 miles (+1,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,545 miles
    Test number
    500360709378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass94,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    94,825 miles
    Test number
    265742316664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail94,825 miles (+2,243)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,825 miles
    Test number
    640764463202
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass92,582 miles (+2,422)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,582 miles
    Test number
    471222207816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,160 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,160 miles
    Test number
    632205066343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,911 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,911 miles
    Test number
    129697159456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,909 miles (+4,344)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,909 miles
    Test number
    227570657645
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component corroded and seriously weakened front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass83,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,565 miles
    Test number
    177328258250
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail83,565 miles (+5,324)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,565 miles
    Test number
    140767401611
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass78,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,241 miles
    Test number
    448650111741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail78,241 miles (+5,640)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,241 miles
    Test number
    880150877327
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass72,601 miles (+5,695)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,601 miles
    Test number
    274273864494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    66,906 miles
    Test number
    916919696310
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads and discs worn

  14. Fail66,906 miles (+5,326)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,906 miles
    Test number
    515303220946
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads and discs worn

  15. Pass61,580 miles (+5,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,580 miles
    Test number
    441290719641
    • AdvisoryNail in offside front tyre

  16. Pass56,086 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,086 miles
    Test number
    286019244381
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail56,086 miles (+4,784)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,086 miles
    Test number
    308839544392
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass51,302 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,302 miles
    Test number
    197081053392
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail51,302 miles (+6,729)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,302 miles
    Test number
    415341853363
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass44,573 miles (+17,858)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,573 miles
    Test number
    976199642368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,715 miles (-1,584)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    26,715 miles
    Test number
    697391112081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    28,299 miles
    Test number
    206937861486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Questions about L70 PLH

Does L70 PLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 PLH expired on 21 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 PLH?
The MOT on L70 PLH expired on 21 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 PLH done?
L70 PLH was recorded at 96,545 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 4,898 miles a year.
Has L70 PLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 PLH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 PLH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L70 PLH find?
L70 PLH passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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