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Purple · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB55 PVOMOT history

LB55 PVO is a purple petrol MINI first used on 11 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,330 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 PVO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
11 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 PVO was last recorded at 87,330 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 3,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,089 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,241 miles
Average per year
3,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,330 miles
  • 2025 – 84,089 miles
  • 2024 – 80,585 miles
  • 2023 – 73,237 miles
  • 2022 – 68,138 miles
  • 2021 – 63,223 miles
  • 2020 – 58,238 miles
  • 2018 – 52,720 miles
  • 2017 – 49,508 miles
  • 2016 – 46,917 miles
  • 2015 – 44,915 miles
  • 2014 – 40,937 miles
  • 2013 – 36,883 miles
  • 2012 – 34,096 miles
  • 2011 – 31,885 miles
  • 2010 – 28,951 miles
  • 2009 – 25,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,330 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake servo starting to corrode (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump, oil cooler and pressure switch seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,330 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,330 miles
    Test number
    109878869794
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake servo starting to corrode (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump, oil cooler and pressure switch seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail87,327 miles (+3,238)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,327 miles
    Test number
    921116224994
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake servo starting to corrode (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump, oil cooler and pressure switch seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass84,089 miles (+3,504)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,089 miles
    Test number
    536071362159
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass80,585 miles (+7,348)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,585 miles
    Test number
    402124428362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rears
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts,inner ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slightly cracked on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass73,237 miles (+5,099)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    73,237 miles
    Test number
    571352863967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rears (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryWeep from steering pump area

  6. Pass68,138 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,138 miles
    Test number
    567820193663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,223 miles (+4,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    63,223 miles
    Test number
    839053579739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass58,238 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    58,238 miles
    Test number
    693079770297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,720 miles
    Test number
    923450393903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,717 miles (+3,209)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,717 miles
    Test number
    147345680680
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass49,508 miles (+2,591)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    49,508 miles
    Test number
    176937421950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,917 miles
    Test number
    801922794507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail46,917 miles (+2,002)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,917 miles
    Test number
    616384991830
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass44,915 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    44,915 miles
    Test number
    744852868716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,937 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,937 miles
    Test number
    128553284297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,883 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,883 miles
    Test number
    987110983266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,096 miles (+2,211)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,096 miles
    Test number
    366783782255
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteRear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

  18. Pass31,885 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,885 miles
    Test number
    235319371208
    • NoteCorrosion on both rear brake discs inner surfaces.
    • NoteCorrosion on front metal brake pipes.
    • NoteGeneral corrosion on suspension parts.
    • NoteRear silencer outer casing corroded.

  19. Fail31,885 miles (+2,934)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,885 miles
    Test number
    855339871294
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteCorrosion on both rear brake discs inner surfaces.
    • NoteCorrosion on front metal brake pipes.
    • NoteGeneral corrosion on suspension parts.
    • NoteRear silencer outer casing corroded.

  20. Pass28,951 miles (+3,067)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,951 miles
    Test number
    744862290277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,884 miles (+3,767)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    25,884 miles
    Test number
    411656899214
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut in tread

  22. Pass22,117 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,117 miles
    Test number
    201629709084
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin rusted & holed
    • NoteRear wiper rubber split

  23. Fail22,117 miles1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,117 miles
    Test number
    440159809077
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust box outer skin rusted & holed
    • NoteRear wiper rubber split

Questions about LB55 PVO

Does LB55 PVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 PVO is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 PVO?
The MOT on LB55 PVO is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 PVO done?
LB55 PVO was recorded at 87,330 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 3,810 miles a year.
Has LB55 PVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 PVO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 PVO 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 LB55 PVO find?
LB55 PVO passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake servo starting to corrode; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear nail in tyre, and 3 more.

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