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MINI (R57)

Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,995 cc

LB12 UHGMOT history

LB12 UHG is a blue diesel MINI (R57) first used on 22 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 119,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,185 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 UHG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
(R57)
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 UHG was last recorded at 119,185 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2016: 72,244 miles, lower than 72,247 miles on 26 Apr 2016.

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
116,801 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,384 miles
Average per year
5,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,185 miles
  • 2025 – 116,801 miles
  • 2024 – 113,543 miles
  • 2023 – 109,910 miles
  • 2022 – 105,344 miles
  • 2021 – 101,347 miles
  • 2020 – 98,041 miles
  • 2019 – 90,577 miles
  • 2018 – 84,328 miles
  • 2017 – 80,222 miles
  • 2016 – 72,244 miles
  • 2015 – 56,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,185 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine heatshield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,185 miles (+2,384)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,185 miles
    Test number
    707132514013
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass116,801 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,801 miles
    Test number
    993373298111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,543 miles (+3,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,543 miles
    Test number
    185617976219
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass109,910 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,910 miles
    Test number
    320539421151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs slightly pitted on inner sides / edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail109,910 miles (+4,566)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,910 miles
    Test number
    859401360895
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs slightly pitted on inner sides / edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass105,344 miles (+3,997)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,344 miles
    Test number
    697061891032
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass101,347 miles (+3,306)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,347 miles
    Test number
    507515203019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,041 miles
    Test number
    996510813851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail98,041 miles (+7,464)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,041 miles
    Test number
    589501078214
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass90,577 miles (+66)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    90,577 miles
    Test number
    400107966113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine heatshield insecure
  11. Fail90,511 miles (+6,183)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,511 miles
    Test number
    700285253752
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine heatshield insecure
  12. Pass84,328 miles (+4,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,328 miles
    Test number
    997534603871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass80,222 miles (+7,978)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    80,222 miles
    Test number
    969658285277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,244 miles (-3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,244 miles
    Test number
    595990935862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,247 miles (+16,067)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,247 miles
    Test number
    574736757180
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass56,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,180 miles
    Test number
    206195355194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,180 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,180 miles
    Test number
    195203955151
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about LB12 UHG

Does LB12 UHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 UHG is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 UHG?
The MOT on LB12 UHG is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 UHG done?
LB12 UHG was recorded at 119,185 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,945 miles a year.
Has LB12 UHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 UHG has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB12 UHG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 UHG find?
LB12 UHG passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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