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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,598 cc

LB56 RCXMOT history

LB56 RCX is a black petrol MINI first used on 18 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,610 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 RCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 RCX was last recorded at 98,610 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,593 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
4,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,610 miles
  • 2025 – 95,447 miles
  • 2024 – 91,643 miles
  • 2022 – 82,278 miles
  • 2021 – 80,747 miles
  • 2020 – 77,464 miles
  • 2019 – 75,184 miles
  • 2018 – 67,380 miles
  • 2017 – 62,280 miles
  • 2016 – 57,448 miles
  • 2015 – 52,101 miles
  • 2014 – 46,601 miles
  • 2013 – 40,813 miles
  • 2012 – 37,214 miles
  • 2011 – 35,882 miles
  • 2010 – 25,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,610 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,610 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,610 miles
    Test number
    798299624916
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail98,593 miles (+3,146)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,593 miles
    Test number
    722701322822
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,447 miles
    Test number
    215348963690
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail95,447 miles (+3,804)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,447 miles
    Test number
    916643285352
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass91,643 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,643 miles
    Test number
    612315912244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail91,643 miles (+9,365)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,643 miles
    Test number
    758372938974
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass82,278 miles (+1,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,278 miles
    Test number
    460807713778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass80,747 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,747 miles
    Test number
    410541784152
    • 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))

  9. Fail80,746 miles (+3,282)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,746 miles
    Test number
    502727394089
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))

  10. Pass77,464 miles (+2,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,464 miles
    Test number
    275282668332
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass75,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,184 miles
    Test number
    743438599486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,184 miles (+7,804)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,184 miles
    Test number
    481079318685
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass67,380 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,380 miles
    Test number
    691335165339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,104 miles (+3,824)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,104 miles
    Test number
    182248451513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,280 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,280 miles
    Test number
    813833211057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,448 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,448 miles
    Test number
    441407578800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,101 miles (+5,500)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,101 miles
    Test number
    616251775035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,601 miles (+5,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,601 miles
    Test number
    428309864084
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass40,813 miles (+3,599)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    40,813 miles
    Test number
    266775763058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  20. Pass37,214 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    37,214 miles
    Test number
    686043372056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,882 miles (+10,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,882 miles
    Test number
    706040951336
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass25,791 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    25,791 miles
    Test number
    433905650445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,761 miles (+2,525)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,761 miles
    Test number
    754450210286
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low on the inner edge

  24. Pass23,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,236 miles
    Test number
    650617120057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,236 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,236 miles
    Test number
    492686320080
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB56 RCX

Does LB56 RCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 RCX is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 RCX?
The MOT on LB56 RCX is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 RCX done?
LB56 RCX was recorded at 98,610 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,649 miles a year.
Has LB56 RCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 RCX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 RCX 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 RCX find?
LB56 RCX passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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