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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 GHUMOT history

LB56 GHU is a red petrol MINI first used on 17 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 141,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
141,830 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GHU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GHU was last recorded at 141,830 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 1,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,728 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,102 miles
Average per year
6,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,830 miles
  • 2024 – 140,728 miles
  • 2023 – 134,258 miles
  • 2022 – 129,264 miles
  • 2021 – 122,677 miles
  • 2020 – 116,606 miles
  • 2019 – 110,684 miles
  • 2018 – 102,374 miles
  • 2017 – 94,401 miles
  • 2016 – 86,128 miles
  • 2015 – 78,178 miles
  • 2014 – 70,136 miles
  • 2013 – 61,101 miles
  • 2012 – 52,249 miles
  • 2011 – 46,460 miles
  • 2010 – 41,894 miles
  • 2009 – 30,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,830 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind fuel tank in mounting bracket (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning on

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,830 miles (+1,102)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    141,830 miles
    Test number
    395505929186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind fuel tank in mounting bracket (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure warning on

  2. Pass140,728 miles (+6,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    140,728 miles
    Test number
    934595225882
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,258 miles (+4,994)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    134,258 miles
    Test number
    281223976064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,264 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    129,264 miles
    Test number
    417078614822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,677 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,677 miles
    Test number
    764375131795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass116,606 miles (+5,922)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,606 miles
    Test number
    663956319282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,684 miles
    Test number
    818758314522
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail110,684 miles (+8,310)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,684 miles
    Test number
    849286366851
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass102,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,374 miles
    Test number
    422201945128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail102,374 miles (+7,973)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,374 miles
    Test number
    113385178184
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass94,401 miles (+8,273)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,401 miles
    Test number
    339057220856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,128 miles (+7,950)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,128 miles
    Test number
    273524444221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,178 miles
    Test number
    704127455296
    • AdvisoryEngine area oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  14. Fail78,178 miles (+8,042)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,178 miles
    Test number
    605970753251
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine area oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished

  15. Fail70,136 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,136 miles
    Test number
    417731914340
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre pershing
    • NoteRear exhaust mountings deteriorating

  16. Pass70,136 miles (+9,035)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,136 miles
    Test number
    428841914344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteNearside rear tyre pershing
    • NoteRear exhaust mountings deteriorating

  17. Pass61,101 miles (+8,852)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,101 miles
    Test number
    466162713389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,249 miles2 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,249 miles
    Test number
    115613692266
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer bracket deteriorated (still supports system)
    • NoteNearside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front indicator/sidelight lense cracked

  19. Pass52,249 miles (+5,789)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,249 miles
    Test number
    478513092272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer bracket deteriorated (still supports system)
    • NoteNearside windscreen wiper slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front indicator/sidelight lense cracked

  20. Pass46,460 miles (+4,566)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,460 miles
    Test number
    239158511399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,894 miles (+11,013)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,894 miles
    Test number
    411696110492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs have advanced wear

  22. Pass30,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    30,881 miles
    Test number
    494441719386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 GHU

Does LB56 GHU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 GHU is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GHU?
The MOT on LB56 GHU is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 GHU done?
LB56 GHU was recorded at 141,830 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 6,833 miles a year.
Has LB56 GHU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GHU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LB56 GHU 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 LB56 GHU find?
LB56 GHU passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind fuel tank in mounting bracket, and 2 more.

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