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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L7 HVSMOT history

L7 HVS is a blue petrol MINI first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,934 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2021.

L7 HVS blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Dec 2022
Mileage
126,934 km
At MOT on 24 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,862 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 HVS
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 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 HVS was last recorded at 126,934 km on 24 Dec 2021, 7,017 km more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,917 km · 30 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
7,017 km
Average per year
5,862 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 126,934 km
  • 2020 – 119,917 km
  • 2018 – 106,730 km
  • 2012 – 68,062 km
  • 2011 – 63,847 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,934 km
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre fitted inside out
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,934 km (+7,017)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,934 km
    Test number
    406754667537
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre fitted inside out
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass119,917 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,917 km
    Test number
    672671213508
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass69,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    69,860 miles
    Test number
    922032753469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail69,860 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,860 miles
    Test number
    738169672232
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass106,730 km8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,730 km
    Test number
    375281940885
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre 2 nails
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass101,061 miles (+5,167)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,061 miles
    Test number
    926345729412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,894 miles (+7,735)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,894 miles
    Test number
    769878553008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,159 miles (+7,932)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,159 miles
    Test number
    768440655146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,227 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,227 miles
    Test number
    905127574150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,959 miles
    Test number
    947222043164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,959 miles (+7,350)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,959 miles
    Test number
    377612343109
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass68,609 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    68,609 miles
    Test number
    395051052145
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteRear high level brake light inop
  13. Pass68,062 km (+4,215)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,062 km
    Test number
    639134272049
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteBoth wipers split
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn uneverly on both edges 205/4517run flat
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn uneverly on inner edge 205/4517 run flat
    • NoteP.a.s pipe damp with oil
  14. Fail63,847 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,847 km
    Test number
    486080381008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  15. Pass63,847 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,847 km
    Test number
    729260081001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,353 miles (+15,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,353 miles
    Test number
    324548170059
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass39,833 miles (+20,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,833 miles
    Test number
    690102279057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass19,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,538 miles
    Test number
    970191148158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 HVS

Does L7 HVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 HVS expired on 29 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 HVS?
The MOT on L7 HVS expired on 29 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 HVS done?
L7 HVS was recorded at 126,934 km at its MOT on 24 Dec 2021, an average of 5,862 km a year.
Has L7 HVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 HVS has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L7 HVS 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 HVS find?
L7 HVS passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coolant leak, and 7 more.

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