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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

L9 TLGMOT history

L9 TLG is a blue petrol MINI first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 79,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

L9 TLG blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,300 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L9 TLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L9 TLG was last recorded at 79,300 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Feb 2024: 47,885 miles, lower than 72,313 miles on 31 Jan 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,251 miles · 18 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
3,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,300 miles
  • 2025 – 75,458 miles
  • 2024 – 47,885 miles
  • 2022 – 70,132 miles
  • 2021 – 66,442 miles
  • 2020 – 65,194 miles
  • 2019 – 64,026 miles
  • 2017 – 55,380 miles
  • 2016 – 48,779 miles
  • 2015 – 45,755 miles
  • 2014 – 42,381 miles
  • 2013 – 39,054 miles
  • 2012 – 34,147 miles
  • 2011 – 28,772 miles
  • 2010 – 21,869 miles
  • 2009 – 16,888 miles
  • 2008 – 11,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,300 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,300 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,300 miles
    Test number
    399563997619
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,251 miles (+3,793)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,251 miles
    Test number
    407364612025
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,458 miles (+120)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    75,458 miles
    Test number
    325318022640
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail75,338 miles (+27,453)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,338 miles
    Test number
    158346118917
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  5. Pass47,885 miles (-24,428)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    47,885 miles
    Test number
    962452399355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  6. Fail72,313 miles (+2,181)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,313 miles
    Test number
    893274216468
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

  7. Pass70,132 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    70,132 miles
    Test number
    971854710543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail70,132 miles (+3,690)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,132 miles
    Test number
    555014905567
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass66,442 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    66,442 miles
    Test number
    870488977675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail66,442 miles (+1,248)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,442 miles
    Test number
    831626722768
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,194 miles (+1,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,194 miles
    Test number
    661951290788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass64,026 miles (+8,646)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,026 miles
    Test number
    410715736828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,380 miles
    Test number
    691138930592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail55,380 miles (+6,601)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,380 miles
    Test number
    180337119409
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass48,779 miles (+3,024)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,779 miles
    Test number
    202287523083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre balding on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass45,755 miles (+3,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,755 miles
    Test number
    927557455153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

  17. Pass42,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    42,381 miles
    Test number
    967514764182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,381 miles (+3,327)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,381 miles
    Test number
    915136254103
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass39,054 miles (+4,907)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,054 miles
    Test number
    348621263241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

  20. Pass34,147 miles (+5,375)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,147 miles
    Test number
    549912462293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass28,772 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,772 miles
    Test number
    838657851216
    • NoteN/S rear tyre is not a runflat tyre

  22. Fail28,770 miles (+6,901)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,770 miles
    Test number
    949677551209
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S rear tyre is not a runflat tyre

  23. Pass21,869 miles (+4,981)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,869 miles
    Test number
    562366340249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail16,888 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,888 miles
    Test number
    383721059448
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteFront wipers rubber split on ends
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  25. Pass16,888 miles (+5,209)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    16,888 miles
    Test number
    664521359276
    • NoteFront wipers rubber split on ends
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  26. Pass11,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    11,679 miles
    Test number
    141299658241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail11,679 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,679 miles
    Test number
    450469058221
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L9 TLG

Does L9 TLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L9 TLG is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L9 TLG?
The MOT on L9 TLG is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L9 TLG done?
L9 TLG was recorded at 79,300 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,792 miles a year.
Has L9 TLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L9 TLG has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L9 TLG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Feb 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L9 TLG find?
L9 TLG passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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