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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,397 cc

LB07 VRUMOT history

LB07 VRU is a black petrol MINI first used on 21 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2025
Mileage
123,501 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,936 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 VRU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,397 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB07 VRU was last recorded at 123,501 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,495 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
6,936 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,501 miles
  • 2024 – 115,739 miles
  • 2023 – 99,019 miles
  • 2022 – 97,232 miles
  • 2021 – 95,987 miles
  • 2020 – 93,127 miles
  • 2019 – 88,707 miles
  • 2018 – 79,383 miles
  • 2017 – 75,541 miles
  • 2016 – 66,346 miles
  • 2015 – 61,078 miles
  • 2014 – 54,887 miles
  • 2013 – 47,985 miles
  • 2012 – 41,659 miles
  • 2011 – 30,158 miles
  • 2010 – 17,646 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,501 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
  • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated nearside and offside (5.2.3 (l))
  • 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 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine coolant reservoir almost empty

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear wheel binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,501 miles (+6)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,501 miles
    Test number
    313717066855
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • MinorRear Tyre obviously under inflated nearside and offside (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant reservoir almost empty

  2. Fail123,495 miles (+7,756)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,495 miles
    Test number
    913402015234
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    115,739 miles
    Test number
    512764490576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,718 miles (+16,699)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,718 miles
    Test number
    621079300088
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass99,019 miles (+1,787)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,019 miles
    Test number
    788862118591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,232 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    618648888913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,987 miles (+2,860)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,987 miles
    Test number
    121476287817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,127 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    93,127 miles
    Test number
    625803924630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,707 miles (+9,324)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,707 miles
    Test number
    582238775506
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Pass79,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,383 miles
    Test number
    661419748486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,379 miles (+3,838)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,379 miles
    Test number
    396663930883
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass75,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    75,541 miles
    Test number
    530149139069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding

  13. Fail75,541 miles (+9,195)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,541 miles
    Test number
    658131450863
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding

  14. Pass66,346 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,346 miles
    Test number
    667217487376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,078 miles (+6,191)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,078 miles
    Test number
    278543365191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,887 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,887 miles
    Test number
    227670174484
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass54,887 miles (+6,902)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,887 miles
    Test number
    587770474164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,985 miles (+6,326)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,985 miles
    Test number
    349537373150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,659 miles (+11,501)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    41,659 miles
    Test number
    785620882134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,158 miles (+12,512)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,158 miles
    Test number
    239189871440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    17,646 miles
    Test number
    364159570194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail17,646 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,646 miles
    Test number
    364339570163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB07 VRU

Does LB07 VRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 VRU expired on 16 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 VRU?
The MOT on LB07 VRU expired on 16 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 VRU done?
LB07 VRU was recorded at 123,501 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 6,936 miles a year.
Has LB07 VRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 VRU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB07 VRU 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 LB07 VRU find?
LB07 VRU failed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; emissions unable to be completed; exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle, and 9 more.

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