
MINI
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass101,061 miles (+5,167)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 101,061 miles
- Test number
- 926345729412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,894 miles (+7,735)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 95,894 miles
- Test number
- 769878553008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,159 miles (+7,932)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 88,159 miles
- Test number
- 768440655146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,227 miles (+4,268)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 80,227 miles
- Test number
- 905127574150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,959 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 75,959 miles
- Test number
- 947222043164
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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)
Pass63,847 km
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 63,847 km
- Test number
- 729260081001
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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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