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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

L7 SBVMOT history

L7 SBV is a black petrol MINI first used on 3 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

L7 SBV black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
92,207 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 SBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 SBV was last recorded at 92,207 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 3,663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,544 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,663 miles
Average per year
4,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,207 miles
  • 2025 – 88,544 miles
  • 2024 – 85,590 miles
  • 2023 – 84,388 miles
  • 2022 – 83,152 miles
  • 2021 – 82,130 miles
  • 2020 – 80,871 miles
  • 2019 – 79,444 miles
  • 2018 – 72,960 miles
  • 2017 – 66,235 miles
  • 2016 – 59,676 miles
  • 2015 – 52,367 miles
  • 2014 – 45,694 miles
  • 2013 – 37,703 miles
  • 2012 – 29,291 miles
  • 2011 – 21,718 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,207 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,207 miles (+3,663)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,207 miles
    Test number
    517718686836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass88,544 miles (+2,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,544 miles
    Test number
    205203112882
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    85,590 miles
    Test number
    187089276569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,590 miles (+1,202)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,590 miles
    Test number
    866758686341
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight travel on footbrake

  5. Pass84,388 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,388 miles
    Test number
    767897779706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,152 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,152 miles
    Test number
    308862172203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,130 miles (+1,259)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,130 miles
    Test number
    733178545812
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,871 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,871 miles
    Test number
    372867607914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,444 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,444 miles
    Test number
    671648069793
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail79,431 miles (+6,471)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,431 miles
    Test number
    516082524410
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass72,960 miles (+6,725)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,960 miles
    Test number
    365816605204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,235 miles (+6,559)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,235 miles
    Test number
    326984650089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass59,676 miles (+7,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,676 miles
    Test number
    198455334655
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  14. Pass52,367 miles (+6,673)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,367 miles
    Test number
    679534965187
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTyre size : 205 / 45 r17

  15. Pass45,694 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,694 miles
    Test number
    768345464100
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail45,685 miles (+7,982)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,685 miles
    Test number
    446514764119
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass37,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,703 miles
    Test number
    269384763408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,700 miles (+8,409)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,700 miles
    Test number
    855994563187
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass29,291 miles (+7,573)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,291 miles
    Test number
    806716662125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,718 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    21,718 miles
    Test number
    977112971163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,716 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,716 miles
    Test number
    728391071185
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NotePIRELLI EUFORIA RFT RSC 205/45/R17 (84V)

Questions about L7 SBV

Does L7 SBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 SBV is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 SBV?
The MOT on L7 SBV is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 SBV done?
L7 SBV was recorded at 92,207 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 4,690 miles a year.
Has L7 SBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 SBV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 SBV 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 SBV find?
L7 SBV passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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