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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 HPVMOT history

LB51 HPV is a silver petrol MINI first used on 7 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 81,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2026
Mileage
81,312 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 HPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 HPV was last recorded at 81,312 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 4,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,831 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,481 miles
Average per year
3,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,312 miles
  • 2023 – 76,831 miles
  • 2022 – 73,127 miles
  • 2021 – 70,696 miles
  • 2020 – 69,514 miles
  • 2019 – 62,925 miles
  • 2018 – 56,510 miles
  • 2017 – 50,021 miles
  • 2016 – 42,181 miles
  • 2014 – 32,423 miles
  • 2013 – 29,723 miles
  • 2012 – 27,427 miles
  • 2011 – 26,062 miles
  • 2010 – 25,417 miles
  • 2009 – 24,865 miles
  • 2008 – 23,930 miles
  • 2007 – 21,783 miles
  • 2006 – 19,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,312 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryChip on winscreen

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and o/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner cv gaiter perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,312 miles (+4,481)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,312 miles
    Test number
    900928578901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip on winscreen

  2. Pass76,831 miles (+3,704)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,831 miles
    Test number
    956556218436
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,127 miles
    Test number
    903067155811
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail73,127 miles (+2,431)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,127 miles
    Test number
    315796729821
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass70,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,696 miles
    Test number
    133674724274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv gaiter perishing

  6. Fail70,696 miles (+1,182)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,696 miles
    Test number
    405429046529
    • MajorFront Direction indicator not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv gaiter perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass69,514 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,514 miles
    Test number
    252317763624
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box mountings (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges and side wall wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail69,514 miles (+6,589)2 major1 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,514 miles
    Test number
    100701419991
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective back box mountings (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges and side wall wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,925 miles
    Test number
    860441770122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail62,925 miles (+6,415)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,925 miles
    Test number
    986776616020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  11. Pass56,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,510 miles
    Test number
    402827690976
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail56,510 miles (+6,489)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,510 miles
    Test number
    914132717412
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass50,021 miles (+250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,021 miles
    Test number
    142048158429
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail49,771 miles (+7,590)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,771 miles
    Test number
    372056681938
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass42,181 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    42,181 miles
    Test number
    649154712104
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail42,179 miles (+9,756)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,179 miles
    Test number
    904027678432
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective light on (5.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass32,423 miles (+2,700)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,423 miles
    Test number
    699077314334
    • NoteFront brake pads look low
    • NoteNSR tyre cracked around outside edge of tread
    • NoteOil leak from filter housing
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting broken

  18. Pass29,723 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,723 miles
    Test number
    617217713357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,427 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,427 miles
    Test number
    356478612365
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass27,427 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,427 miles
    Test number
    515348312301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,062 miles (+645)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,062 miles
    Test number
    976776301383
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail25,417 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,417 miles
    Test number
    654106400361
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass25,417 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    25,417 miles
    Test number
    702056200310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,865 miles (+935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,865 miles
    Test number
    242412299234
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail23,930 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,930 miles
    Test number
    121927488288
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass23,930 miles (+2,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,930 miles
    Test number
    794907988283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass21,783 miles (+1,890)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,783 miles
    Test number
    760428487286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,893 miles
    Test number
    644320276297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail19,893 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,893 miles
    Test number
    683939366212
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB51 HPV

Does LB51 HPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 HPV expired on 7 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 HPV?
The MOT on LB51 HPV expired on 7 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 HPV done?
LB51 HPV was recorded at 81,312 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 3,359 miles a year.
Has LB51 HPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 HPV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 HPV 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 LB51 HPV find?
LB51 HPV passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with 14 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 11 more.

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