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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 RTOMOT history

LB51 RTO is a black petrol MINI first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 15,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2025
Mileage
15,755 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 RTO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2025
Latest MOT test
30 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 RTO was last recorded at 15,755 miles on 30 May 2024, 438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 May 2024: 15,317 miles, lower than 49,413 miles on 12 May 2023.

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
15,317 miles · 16 May 2024
Between the last two tests
438 miles
Average per year
363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 15,755 miles
  • 2023 – 49,413 miles
  • 2022 – 44,517 miles
  • 2021 – 42,297 miles
  • 2020 – 36,610 miles
  • 2019 – 31,593 miles
  • 2017 – 31,007 miles
  • 2016 – 30,330 miles
  • 2015 – 28,317 miles
  • 2014 – 26,024 miles
  • 2013 – 20,398 miles
  • 2012 – 19,323 miles
  • 2011 – 17,496 miles
  • 2010 – 14,245 miles
  • 2009 – 11,805 miles
  • 2008 – 10,812 miles
  • 2007 – 10,142 miles
  • 2005 – 9,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,755 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering knockingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated battery wire slightly chafed (battery box)

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,755 miles (+438)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    15,755 miles
    Test number
    466275720111
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering knocking

  2. Fail15,317 miles (-34,096)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,317 miles
    Test number
    171657816756
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering knocking

  3. Pass49,413 miles (+18)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    49,413 miles
    Test number
    331166625627
    • MinorElectrical wiring slightly deteriorated battery wire slightly chafed (battery box) (4.11 (b) (i))

  4. Fail49,395 miles (+4,878)6 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,395 miles
    Test number
    172763274883
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorElectrical wiring slightly deteriorated battery wire slightly chafed (battery box) (4.11 (b) (i))

  5. Pass44,517 miles (+2,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,517 miles
    Test number
    713642829831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system slightly rough Top mount (2.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass42,297 miles (+5,687)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,297 miles
    Test number
    830617840708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass36,610 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,610 miles
    Test number
    573131438843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail36,610 miles (+5,017)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,610 miles
    Test number
    971139621058
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass31,593 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    31,593 miles
    Test number
    194962685802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,007 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    31,007 miles
    Test number
    915824946329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,330 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    30,330 miles
    Test number
    878695739686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,317 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    28,317 miles
    Test number
    217209525100
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear wheel

  13. Fail28,317 miles (+2,293)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,317 miles
    Test number
    906199925187
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust outer skin corroded
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear wheel

  14. Pass26,024 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,024 miles
    Test number
    155177034102
    • NoteRoughnes in both rear wheel bearings

  15. Fail26,024 miles (+5,626)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,024 miles
    Test number
    225237234455
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteRoughnes in both rear wheel bearings

  16. Pass20,398 miles (+1,075)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    20,398 miles
    Test number
    565453823122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread perished/cracked.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread perished/cracked.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread perished/cracked.
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded.

  17. Pass19,323 miles (+1,827)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    19,323 miles
    Test number
    456985922167
    • NoteSlight creak from steering colomn
    • NoteSlight roughness in nearside front shock absorber top mount

  18. Pass17,496 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,496 miles
    Test number
    425206051005
    • NoteNearside front top mount has slight roughness.
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated.

  19. Fail17,496 miles (+3,251)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,496 miles
    Test number
    389676651001
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front top mount has slight roughness.
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated.

  20. Pass14,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    14,245 miles
    Test number
    411957550036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail14,240 miles (+2,435)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,240 miles
    Test number
    333667550026
    • FailureNearside Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

  22. Pass11,805 miles (+993)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    11,805 miles
    Test number
    103704549083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,812 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    10,812 miles
    Test number
    544481538035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,142 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,142 miles
    Test number
    140775977461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass9,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    9,041 miles
    Test number
    323119325399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail9,041 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,041 miles
    Test number
    274029825315
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Questions about LB51 RTO

Does LB51 RTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 RTO expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 RTO?
The MOT on LB51 RTO expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 RTO done?
LB51 RTO was recorded at 15,755 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2024, an average of 363 miles a year.
Has LB51 RTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 RTO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB51 RTO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 May 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 RTO find?
LB51 RTO passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged, and 6 more.

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