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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 OEGMOT history

LA51 OEG is a black petrol MINI first used on 28 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

LA51 OEG black MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2026
Mileage
87,534 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2021
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 OEG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 OEG was last recorded at 87,534 miles on 2 Dec 2021, 58,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2013.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
29,197 miles · 5 Jun 2013
Between the last two tests
58,337 miles
Average per year
4,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 87,534 miles
  • 2013 – 29,197 miles
  • 2012 – 28,129 miles
  • 2011 – 25,674 miles
  • 2010 – 24,380 miles
  • 2009 – 23,066 miles
  • 2008 – 21,968 miles
  • 2007 – 20,613 miles
  • 2006 – 18,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • Advisory"exhaust box corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryAll under-neath has corrosion on ( arms/shocks/coil spring/sub-frames/integral body )Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    245479963188
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • Advisory"exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll under-neath has corrosion on ( arms/shocks/coil spring/sub-frames/integral body )

  2. FailMileage not read2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    132252716917
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • Advisory"exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll under-neath has corrosion on ( arms/shocks/coil spring/sub-frames/integral body )

  3. PassMileage not read2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    854055478323
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust cover corroded
    • AdvisoryAll under-neath has corrosion on ( arms/shocks/coil spring/sub-frames/integral body )

  4. Pass87,534 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,534 miles
    Test number
    629915986843
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    485559099284
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    885357287654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))

  7. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    561648616373
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre's perished

  8. FailMileage not read3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    395287030962
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre's perished

  9. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    380148972581
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box in poor condition
    • AdvisoryTyre inflator kit missing

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    706022578991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    357114929164
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  12. PassMileage not read1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    676142765154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriorated

  13. FailMileage not read2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    275537344192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    827377244192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,197 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,197 miles
    Test number
    836406453182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail29,192 miles (+38)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,192 miles
    Test number
    825901243152
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Fail29,154 miles (+1,025)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,154 miles
    Test number
    397790223198
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NotePlastic cover sills fitted

  18. Pass28,129 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    28,129 miles
    Test number
    968117332147
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  19. Fail28,116 miles (+2,442)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,116 miles
    Test number
    605376832112
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass25,674 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,674 miles
    Test number
    358454321106
    • NoteNear side rear brake disc badly corroded on inner face
    • NoteSteering column noisy

  21. Fail25,669 miles (+1,289)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,669 miles
    Test number
    917003621131
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNear side rear brake disc badly corroded on inner face

  22. Pass24,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    24,380 miles
    Test number
    202722630499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,380 miles (+1,314)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,380 miles
    Test number
    741452230136
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass23,066 miles (+1,098)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,066 miles
    Test number
    582648729104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  25. Pass21,968 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    21,968 miles
    Test number
    220377838400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake and clutch pedal anti slip rubbers wearing smooth
    • NoteRear wiper split to excess and smearing badly at time of test

  26. Fail21,968 miles (+1,355)6 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,968 miles
    Test number
    220527838496
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake and clutch pedal anti slip rubbers wearing smooth
    • NoteRear wiper split to excess and smearing badly at time of test

  27. Pass20,613 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,613 miles
    Test number
    401743927151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    18,670 miles
    Test number
    233583126447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 OEG

Does LA51 OEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 OEG expired on 31 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 OEG?
The MOT on LA51 OEG expired on 31 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 OEG done?
LA51 OEG was recorded at 87,534 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2021, an average of 4,419 miles a year.
Has LA51 OEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 OEG has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 OEG 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 LA51 OEG find?
LA51 OEG passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side; "exhaust box corroded; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side, and 6 more.

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