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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 HCGMOT history

LA51 HCG is a silver petrol MINI first used on 8 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 61,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2023.

LA51 HCG silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2024
Mileage
61,618 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 HCG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 HCG was last recorded at 61,618 miles on 17 Nov 2023, 2,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2020: 53,961 miles, lower than 71,231 miles on 20 Nov 2019.

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
59,377 miles · 19 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,241 miles
Average per year
1,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 61,618 miles
  • 2022 – 59,377 miles
  • 2021 – 56,542 miles
  • 2020 – 53,961 miles
  • 2019 – 71,231 miles
  • 2018 – 67,297 miles
  • 2017 – 62,770 miles
  • 2016 – 59,491 miles
  • 2015 – 57,944 miles
  • 2014 – 55,888 miles
  • 2013 – 53,204 miles
  • 2012 – 51,294 miles
  • 2011 – 48,314 miles
  • 2010 – 44,862 miles
  • 2009 – 42,885 miles
  • 2008 – 38,295 miles
  • 2007 – 33,661 miles
  • 2006 – 29,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,618 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • All round underneath vehicle corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked in tread and misshapen on inner

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both front to rear brake pipes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,618 miles (+2,241)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,618 miles
    Test number
    476548784771
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass59,377 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    59,377 miles
    Test number
    384391797458
    • AdvisoryAll round underneath vehicle corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked in tread and misshapen on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail59,377 miles (+2,835)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,377 miles
    Test number
    915711771737
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll round underneath vehicle corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked in tread and misshapen on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass56,542 miles (+2,581)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,542 miles
    Test number
    681354601512
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes to both front flexis corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking between tread
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly when turned by hand

  5. Pass53,961 miles (-17,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    53,961 miles
    Test number
    636516518098
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly when turned by hand
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe to nearside front flexi corroding

  6. Pass71,231 miles (+3,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    71,231 miles
    Test number
    683068197929
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rears corroded

  7. Pass67,297 miles (+4,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    67,297 miles
    Test number
    899668903796
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass62,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    62,770 miles
    Test number
    996483838859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,770 miles (+3,279)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,770 miles
    Test number
    215957490695
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  10. Pass59,491 miles (+1,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,491 miles
    Test number
    835532945437
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe has a slight leek

  11. Pass57,944 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    57,944 miles
    Test number
    440699388005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,911 miles (+2,023)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,911 miles
    Test number
    938492727647
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass55,888 miles (+2,684)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,888 miles
    Test number
    595575624301
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  14. Pass53,204 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,204 miles
    Test number
    559569623390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail53,204 miles (+1,910)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,204 miles
    Test number
    606489923357
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass51,294 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    51,294 miles
    Test number
    216591232357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,314 miles (+3,452)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    48,314 miles
    Test number
    826507321383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,862 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,862 miles
    Test number
    341221320303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,885 miles
    Test number
    103580839359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,885 miles (+4,590)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,885 miles
    Test number
    653380339376
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass38,295 miles (+4,634)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,295 miles
    Test number
    572205008322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,661 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,661 miles
    Test number
    743090357240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,598 miles (+4,264)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,598 miles
    Test number
    333973947248
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass29,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,334 miles
    Test number
    304412326218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 HCG

Does LA51 HCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 HCG expired on 26 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 HCG?
The MOT on LA51 HCG expired on 26 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 HCG done?
LA51 HCG was recorded at 61,618 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2023, an average of 1,869 miles a year.
Has LA51 HCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 HCG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 HCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 HCG find?
LA51 HCG passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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