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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L7 AWDMOT history

L7 AWD is a blue petrol MINI first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 45,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

L7 AWD blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
45,379 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 AWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 AWD was last recorded at 45,379 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 1,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,075 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,304 miles
Average per year
1,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,379 miles
  • 2025 – 44,075 miles
  • 2024 – 43,296 miles
  • 2023 – 42,572 miles
  • 2022 – 42,020 miles
  • 2021 – 41,160 miles
  • 2020 – 40,316 miles
  • 2019 – 38,685 miles
  • 2018 – 34,376 miles
  • 2017 – 33,410 miles
  • 2016 – 32,343 miles
  • 2015 – 31,556 miles
  • 2014 – 30,532 miles
  • 2013 – 29,823 miles
  • 2012 – 28,701 miles
  • 2011 – 26,633 miles
  • 2010 – 23,691 miles
  • 2009 – 19,773 miles
  • 2008 – 14,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,379 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroding
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing badly it tread but no cord showing
  • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroding
  • AdvisoryN/s and o/s inner sills corroding
  • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn to limit

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly advise repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Oil leak advise repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,379 miles (+1,304)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    45,379 miles
    Test number
    473545931658
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% limit 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing badly it tread but no cord showing
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroding
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn to limit

  2. Pass44,075 miles (+779)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    44,075 miles
    Test number
    193927094794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass43,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    43,296 miles
    Test number
    162806713260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail43,296 miles (+724)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,296 miles
    Test number
    714287054431
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs badly corroded

  5. Pass42,572 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    42,572 miles
    Test number
    938509945228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail42,572 miles (+552)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,572 miles
    Test number
    172707084600
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass42,020 miles (+860)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    42,020 miles
    Test number
    547335852666
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass41,160 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,160 miles
    Test number
    984172954942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,316 miles (+1,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    40,316 miles
    Test number
    538189145738
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass38,685 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,685 miles
    Test number
    377969534027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail38,685 miles (+4,309)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,685 miles
    Test number
    568726512501
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass34,376 miles (+966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,376 miles
    Test number
    152647287091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass33,410 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,410 miles
    Test number
    933563846465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,401 miles (+1,058)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,401 miles
    Test number
    344276099008
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass32,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    32,343 miles
    Test number
    918569814168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail32,342 miles (+786)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,342 miles
    Test number
    410989644795
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass31,556 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,556 miles
    Test number
    252946530330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly advise repair
    • AdvisoryOil leak advise repair
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail31,556 miles (+1,024)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,556 miles
    Test number
    358064728825
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low advise inspection and repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly advise repair
    • AdvisoryOil leak advise repair
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass30,532 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    30,532 miles
    Test number
    929685544288
    • NoteRear back box outter skin corroded

  20. Fail30,526 miles (+703)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,526 miles
    Test number
    647251844281
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear back box outter skin corroded

  21. Pass29,823 miles (+1,122)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    29,823 miles
    Test number
    158080643218
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust backbox outer skin corroded

  22. Pass28,701 miles (+2,068)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,701 miles
    Test number
    628480632263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  23. Pass26,633 miles (+2,942)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,633 miles
    Test number
    907702341254
    • NoteBrake pipes front to rear surface rust

  24. Pass23,691 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    23,691 miles
    Test number
    990727530297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,773 miles
    Test number
    341524749423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail19,773 miles (+5,439)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,773 miles
    Test number
    100204149223
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass14,334 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,334 miles
    Test number
    542076548250
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wornon edge

Questions about L7 AWD

Does L7 AWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 AWD is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 AWD?
The MOT on L7 AWD is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 AWD done?
L7 AWD was recorded at 45,379 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 1,720 miles a year.
Has L7 AWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 AWD has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 AWD 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 L7 AWD find?
L7 AWD passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% limit 30%; all suspension components corroding; both front tyres perishing badly it tread but no cord showing, and 3 more.

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