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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 RSVMOT history

LB51 RSV is a green petrol MINI first used on 23 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 49,645 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
49,645 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 RSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 RSV was last recorded at 49,645 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,852 miles · 2 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
793 miles
Average per year
1,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,645 miles
  • 2023 – 48,852 miles
  • 2022 – 48,196 miles
  • 2020 – 47,935 miles
  • 2019 – 47,169 miles
  • 2018 – 46,071 miles
  • 2017 – 44,718 miles
  • 2016 – 43,456 miles
  • 2015 – 42,377 miles
  • 2014 – 41,254 miles
  • 2013 – 39,852 miles
  • 2012 – 38,781 miles
  • 2011 – 37,311 miles
  • 2009 – 34,798 miles
  • 2008 – 32,911 miles
  • 2007 – 29,963 miles
  • 2006 – 26,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,645 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bearing getting tight
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryReverse light not working

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,645 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    49,645 miles
    Test number
    641248640366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bearing getting tight
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  2. Fail49,645 miles (+793)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,645 miles
    Test number
    487045287393
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bearing getting tight
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  3. Pass48,852 miles (+656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    48,852 miles
    Test number
    346974233104
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion
  4. Pass48,196 miles (+261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,196 miles
    Test number
    369312076212
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top bearings rough
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
  5. Pass47,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,935 miles
    Test number
    453357028382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,935 miles (+766)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,935 miles
    Test number
    417642836737
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Pass47,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,169 miles
    Test number
    528162470627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail47,169 miles (+1,098)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,169 miles
    Test number
    111132290842
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass46,071 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,071 miles
    Test number
    877056026661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,718 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,718 miles
    Test number
    849945232543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,456 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,456 miles
    Test number
    214644315604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,377 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    42,377 miles
    Test number
    845941165025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,254 miles (+1,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    41,254 miles
    Test number
    675018244070
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass39,852 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    39,852 miles
    Test number
    899982453052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,781 miles
    Test number
    615287742011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,781 miles (+1,470)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,781 miles
    Test number
    777317542052
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass37,311 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,311 miles
    Test number
    249180041083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,798 miles (+1,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    34,798 miles
    Test number
    632194639386
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass32,911 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,911 miles
    Test number
    632897448357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    29,963 miles
    Test number
    470858747420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail29,963 miles (+3,029)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,963 miles
    Test number
    502968747350
    • FailureOffside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
  22. Pass26,934 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,934 miles
    Test number
    644544507027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,916 miles (+8,115)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,916 miles
    Test number
    501844406332
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  24. Pass18,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,801 miles
    Test number
    671293606035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 RSV

Does LB51 RSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 RSV is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 RSV?
The MOT on LB51 RSV is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 RSV done?
LB51 RSV was recorded at 49,645 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 1,528 miles a year.
Has LB51 RSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 RSV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 RSV 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 RSV find?
LB51 RSV passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper bearing getting tight; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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