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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 MTEMOT history

LB51 MTE is a blue petrol MINI first used on 3 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2023
Mileage
73,933 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 MTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 MTE was last recorded at 73,933 miles on 29 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,933 miles · 27 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 73,933 miles
  • 2021 – 73,118 miles
  • 2019 – 59,861 miles
  • 2018 – 56,064 miles
  • 2017 – 53,753 miles
  • 2016 – 51,354 miles
  • 2015 – 48,318 miles
  • 2014 – 46,001 miles
  • 2013 – 41,711 miles
  • 2012 – 38,907 miles
  • 2010 – 33,235 miles
  • 2009 – 27,999 miles
  • 2008 – 22,088 miles
  • 2007 – 16,975 miles
  • 2006 – 14,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,933 miles
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Fuel cap/sealing device perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount/bearing is slightly rough when rotated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,933 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,933 miles
    Test number
    737657503564
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail73,933 miles (+815)3 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,933 miles
    Test number
    861583224982
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass73,118 miles (+13,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,118 miles
    Test number
    419220024266
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,861 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,861 miles
    Test number
    862248420516
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Fail59,861 miles (+3,797)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,861 miles
    Test number
    264783171571
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass56,064 miles (+10)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,064 miles
    Test number
    106919791368
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top mount/bearing is slightly rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top mount/bearing is slightly rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

  7. Fail56,054 miles (+2,301)7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    938580590717
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap/sealing device perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top mount/bearing is slightly rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut top mount/bearing is slightly rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

  8. Pass53,753 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,753 miles
    Test number
    476506866673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail53,712 miles (+2,358)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,712 miles
    Test number
    877185436780
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass51,354 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,354 miles
    Test number
    977022287011
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing

  11. Fail51,344 miles (+3,026)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,344 miles
    Test number
    660919627499
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing

  12. Pass48,318 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    48,318 miles
    Test number
    185749815204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail48,318 miles (+2,317)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,318 miles
    Test number
    879749715281
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass46,001 miles (+4,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,001 miles
    Test number
    305345804431
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass41,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,711 miles
    Test number
    585011893169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail41,708 miles (+2,801)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,708 miles
    Test number
    765921293116
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,907 miles (+5,672)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,907 miles
    Test number
    308058882143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,235 miles (+31)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,235 miles
    Test number
    341035600330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner and outter edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Fail33,204 miles (+5,205)1 failure1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,204 miles
    Test number
    612853100396
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs wearing thin
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner and outter edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

  20. Pass27,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,999 miles
    Test number
    370996629380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,999 miles (+5,911)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,999 miles
    Test number
    542936229378
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass22,088 miles (+5,113)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,088 miles
    Test number
    784808418372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,975 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,975 miles
    Test number
    673076697261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,427 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    14,427 miles
    Test number
    493246606260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    12,758 miles
    Test number
    660447816138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 MTE

Does LB51 MTE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 MTE expired on 28 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 MTE?
The MOT on LB51 MTE expired on 28 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 MTE done?
LB51 MTE was recorded at 73,933 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2022, an average of 3,763 miles a year.
Has LB51 MTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 MTE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 MTE 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 MTE find?
LB51 MTE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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