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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LB51 NVTMOT history

LB51 NVT is a blue petrol MINI first used on 21 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 149,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2025
Mileage
149,338 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 NVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 NVT was last recorded at 149,338 miles on 29 Mar 2022, 313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,025 miles · 16 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
313 miles
Average per year
6,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,338 miles
  • 2020 – 149,025 miles
  • 2019 – 148,954 miles
  • 2018 – 148,873 miles
  • 2016 – 148,295 miles
  • 2015 – 144,426 miles
  • 2014 – 138,175 miles
  • 2013 – 134,252 miles
  • 2012 – 126,800 miles
  • 2011 – 113,001 miles
  • 2010 – 97,504 miles
  • 2009 – 90,159 miles
  • 2008 – 66,364 miles
  • 2007 – 50,992 miles
  • 2006 – 42,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    662448492823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    403587012310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass149,338 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    149,338 miles
    Test number
    474871003901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,025 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    149,025 miles
    Test number
    751668750289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass148,954 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    148,954 miles
    Test number
    104321483710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,873 miles (+578)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    148,873 miles
    Test number
    670967944156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,295 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    148,295 miles
    Test number
    591472747255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,426 miles (+6,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    144,426 miles
    Test number
    470731757980
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn low

  9. Pass138,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    138,175 miles
    Test number
    735600804348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,175 miles (+3,923)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,175 miles
    Test number
    166740904397
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass134,252 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    134,252 miles
    Test number
    348612493446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail134,248 miles (+7,448)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,248 miles
    Test number
    278514473227
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass126,800 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    126,800 miles
    Test number
    487867262130
    • NoteAir bag lamp on fail next year
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition

  14. Fail126,800 miles (+13,799)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,800 miles
    Test number
    575537862176
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteAir bag lamp on fail next year
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition

  15. Pass113,001 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    113,001 miles
    Test number
    217423151130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail112,876 miles (+15,372)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,876 miles
    Test number
    279102951183
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass97,504 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    97,504 miles
    Test number
    984229130174
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag light on dashboard
    • NoteOffside rear tyre stepped & worn on inner edges
    • NotePassenger front seat tilt missing/broken

  18. Fail97,502 miles (+7,343)3 failures9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,502 miles
    Test number
    753549130180
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAir bag light on dashboard
    • NoteOffside rear tyre stepped & worn on inner edges
    • NotePassenger front seat tilt missing/broken

  19. Pass90,159 miles (+399)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,159 miles
    Test number
    854032059178
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  20. Fail89,760 miles (+23,396)4 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,760 miles
    Test number
    891691849124
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  21. Pass66,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,364 miles
    Test number
    162338328152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,364 miles (+15,372)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,364 miles
    Test number
    641118928152
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass50,992 miles (+793)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,992 miles
    Test number
    200538027106
    • NoteNearside front lower suspesion arm rear bush starting to split slightly
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket corroded and worn

  24. Pass50,199 miles (+7,996)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,199 miles
    Test number
    270286967010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,203 miles
    Test number
    244211186018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 NVT

Does LB51 NVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 NVT expired on 28 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 NVT?
The MOT on LB51 NVT expired on 28 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 NVT done?
LB51 NVT was recorded at 149,338 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2022, an average of 6,688 miles a year.
Has LB51 NVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 NVT has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on LB51 NVT 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 NVT find?
LB51 NVT passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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