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Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L7 MEDMOT history

L7 MED is a silver petrol MINI first used on 20 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 65,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

L7 MED silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
65,428 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 MED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 MED was last recorded at 65,428 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 2,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,786 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,642 miles
Average per year
4,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,428 miles
  • 2025 – 62,786 miles
  • 2024 – 60,431 miles
  • 2023 – 54,474 miles
  • 2022 – 49,744 miles
  • 2021 – 46,989 miles
  • 2020 – 40,987 miles
  • 2019 – 36,362 miles
  • 2018 – 32,811 miles
  • 2017 – 28,592 miles
  • 2016 – 24,852 miles
  • 2015 – 20,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,428 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning illuminated.

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 Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 11 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,428 miles (+2,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    65,428 miles
    Test number
    352191858954
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning illuminated.
  2. Pass62,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    62,786 miles
    Test number
    342531856027
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  3. Fail62,786 miles (+2,355)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,786 miles
    Test number
    512744529960
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  4. Pass60,431 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,431 miles
    Test number
    281435811131
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Fail60,431 miles (+5,957)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,431 miles
    Test number
    157241864613
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass54,474 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    768305182587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 RF (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Fail54,474 miles (+4,730)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,474 miles
    Test number
    248458384862
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R16 RF (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass49,744 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    49,744 miles
    Test number
    693828498070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,989 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    46,989 miles
    Test number
    145546927405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,987 miles (+4,625)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,987 miles
    Test number
    743719864395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass36,362 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    36,362 miles
    Test number
    919099761375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,811 miles (+4,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    32,811 miles
    Test number
    291442282066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHanging item removed from obscuring drivers vision
  13. Pass28,592 miles (+3,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    28,592 miles
    Test number
    587028122070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
  14. Pass24,852 miles (+4,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    24,852 miles
    Test number
    295576243373
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low
  15. Pass20,324 miles (+3,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    20,324 miles
    Test number
    809168361507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper split but clears screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper split but clears the screen
  16. Pass17,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    17,029 miles
    Test number
    907862745099
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about L7 MED

Does L7 MED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 MED is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 MED?
The MOT on L7 MED is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 MED done?
L7 MED was recorded at 65,428 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 4,419 miles a year.
Has L7 MED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 MED has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 MED 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 MED find?
L7 MED passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre pressure warning illuminated..

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