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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 RFYMOT history

LA51 RFY is a silver petrol MINI first used on 24 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2022.

LA51 RFY silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2023
Mileage
137,632 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 RFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 RFY was last recorded at 137,632 miles on 21 Jun 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jun 2010: 73,826 miles, lower than 74,940 miles on 2 Jun 2009.
  • 30 May 2012: 104,191 miles, lower than 104,510 miles on 25 May 2012.
  • 18 Jun 2015: 89,851 miles, lower than 124,245 miles on 30 May 2014.

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
137,632 miles · 20 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,632 miles
  • 2021 – 131,420 miles
  • 2020 – 126,571 miles
  • 2019 – 120,481 miles
  • 2018 – 111,648 miles
  • 2017 – 104,746 miles
  • 2016 – 96,916 miles
  • 2015 – 89,851 miles
  • 2014 – 124,245 miles
  • 2013 – 116,567 miles
  • 2012 – 104,191 miles
  • 2011 – 93,004 miles
  • 2010 – 73,826 miles
  • 2009 – 74,940 miles
  • 2008 – 66,109 miles
  • 2007 – 58,127 miles
  • 2006 – 49,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,632 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    137,632 miles
    Test number
    411818588505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail137,632 miles (+6,212)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,632 miles
    Test number
    558913026980
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass131,420 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    131,420 miles
    Test number
    316223777499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension has general corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder body has general corrosion

  4. Fail131,420 miles (+4,849)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,420 miles
    Test number
    743556863328
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension has general corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder body has general corrosion

  5. Pass126,571 miles (+6,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    126,571 miles
    Test number
    397413219083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass120,481 miles (+8,833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,481 miles
    Test number
    181728766507
    • 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))

  7. Pass111,648 miles (+6,902)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    111,648 miles
    Test number
    697027988529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,746 miles (+7,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,746 miles
    Test number
    288601008386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  9. Pass96,916 miles (+7,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,916 miles
    Test number
    691581196787
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass89,851 miles (-34,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    89,851 miles
    Test number
    186519465102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass124,245 miles (+7,678)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    124,245 miles
    Test number
    957280554159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,567 miles (+12,376)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    116,567 miles
    Test number
    705334143123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,191 miles (-319)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    104,191 miles
    Test number
    449701052145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,510 miles (+11,506)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,510 miles
    Test number
    859226642170
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass93,004 miles (+7)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,004 miles
    Test number
    236113971191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBRAKE ANTI SLIP WORN
    • NoteCLUTCH ANTI SLIP MISSING
    • NoteCOOLANT LOW

  16. Fail92,997 miles (+19,171)9 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,997 miles
    Test number
    706669061126
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBRAKE ANTI SLIP WORN
    • NoteCLUTCH ANTI SLIP MISSING
    • NoteCOOLANT LOW

  17. Pass73,826 miles (-1,114)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,826 miles
    Test number
    701245050129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,940 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,940 miles
    Test number
    502963859124
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass74,940 miles (+8,831)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,940 miles
    Test number
    761863959154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,109 miles (+7,982)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,109 miles
    Test number
    144195538185
    • NoteAirbag warning light on.

  21. Pass58,127 miles (+8,789)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    58,127 miles
    Test number
    513444947162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    49,338 miles
    Test number
    482793056169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 RFY

Does LA51 RFY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 RFY expired on 21 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 RFY?
The MOT on LA51 RFY expired on 21 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 RFY done?
LA51 RFY was recorded at 137,632 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2022, an average of 5,500 miles a year.
Has LA51 RFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 RFY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 RFY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 4 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 RFY find?
LA51 RFY passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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