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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

L70 SHBMOT history

L70 SHB is a black petrol MINI first used on 14 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

L70 SHB black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
132,115 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 SHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 SHB was last recorded at 132,115 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,273 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
842 miles
Average per year
6,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,115 miles
  • 2025 – 131,273 miles
  • 2024 – 126,884 miles
  • 2023 – 122,910 miles
  • 2022 – 122,908 miles
  • 2021 – 115,080 miles
  • 2020 – 109,488 miles
  • 2019 – 106,166 miles
  • 2018 – 101,972 miles
  • 2017 – 99,698 miles
  • 2016 – 95,674 miles
  • 2015 – 90,444 miles
  • 2014 – 86,323 miles
  • 2013 – 74,203 miles
  • 2012 – 62,705 miles
  • 2011 – 50,955 miles
  • 2009 – 38,523 miles
  • 2008 – 17,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,115 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Headlamp washer jets not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,115 miles (+842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    132,115 miles
    Test number
    839884772428
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass131,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    131,273 miles
    Test number
    929904767142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,273 miles (+4,389)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,273 miles
    Test number
    365069474134
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass126,884 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,884 miles
    Test number
    224067087538
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washer jets not working

  5. Fail126,883 miles (+3,973)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,883 miles
    Test number
    188606272273
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak at rear. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washer jets not working

  6. Pass122,910 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,910 miles
    Test number
    433876547564
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear sub frames heavily corroded

  7. Fail122,908 miles (+7,828)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,908 miles
    Test number
    280440159922
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insecure and catching roadwheel (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise front and rear sub frames heavily corroded

  8. Pass115,080 miles (+5,592)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    115,080 miles
    Test number
    611370610926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass109,488 miles (+3,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,488 miles
    Test number
    277086080505
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass106,166 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,166 miles
    Test number
    841180249591
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted

  11. Fail106,147 miles (+214)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,147 miles
    Test number
    458674885049
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface rust advise wax oil

  12. Fail105,933 miles (+3,961)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,933 miles
    Test number
    209532070978
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass101,972 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,972 miles
    Test number
    362311944164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail101,972 miles (+2,274)12 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,972 miles
    Test number
    498201454216
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall seperating (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass99,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,698 miles
    Test number
    597912309755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,698 miles (+4,024)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,698 miles
    Test number
    668924905977
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass95,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,674 miles
    Test number
    929267361975
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryScrew in the o/s/r tyre

  18. Fail95,674 miles (+5,230)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,674 miles
    Test number
    798223786123
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s number plate lamp lens is missing
    • AdvisoryScrew in the o/s/r tyre

  19. Pass90,444 miles (+4,121)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,444 miles
    Test number
    898078045133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  20. Pass86,323 miles (+12,120)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,323 miles
    Test number
    366644614125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,203 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,203 miles
    Test number
    155491193453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail74,194 miles (+11,489)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,194 miles
    Test number
    748448983052
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass62,705 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,705 miles
    Test number
    807269882080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,702 miles (+11,747)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,702 miles
    Test number
    536668482015
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass50,955 miles (+12,432)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,955 miles
    Test number
    307207861033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,523 miles (+11,459)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,523 miles
    Test number
    354068459383
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  27. Pass27,064 miles (+9,737)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,064 miles
    Test number
    120258939001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,327 miles
    Test number
    160739118123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 SHB

Does L70 SHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 SHB is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 SHB?
The MOT on L70 SHB is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 SHB done?
L70 SHB was recorded at 132,115 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 6,287 miles a year.
Has L70 SHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 SHB has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 SHB 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 SHB find?
L70 SHB passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/side wall.

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