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Silver · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

LC14 FVLMOT history

LC14 FVL is a silver diesel MINI Cooper first used on 18 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 153,646 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LC14 FVL silver MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
153,646 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC14 FVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
18 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC14 FVL was last recorded at 153,646 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 1,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,822 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,824 miles
Average per year
9,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,646 miles
  • 2024 – 151,822 miles
  • 2023 – 143,970 miles
  • 2022 – 114,102 miles
  • 2021 – 112,899 miles
  • 2020 – 111,620 miles
  • 2019 – 103,615 miles
  • 2018 – 88,371 miles
  • 2017 – 70,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,646 miles
  • MinorFront Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,646 miles (+1,824)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    153,646 miles
    Test number
    928659729991
    • MinorFront Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass151,822 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,822 miles
    Test number
    254465381745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail151,820 miles (+7,850)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,820 miles
    Test number
    975874862893
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass143,970 miles (+29,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    143,970 miles
    Test number
    599916254767
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    114,102 miles
    Test number
    428176433990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,102 miles (+1,203)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,102 miles
    Test number
    126444566297
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass112,899 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,899 miles
    Test number
    623048429053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,620 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,620 miles
    Test number
    853421377251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,614 miles (+7,999)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    691761391946
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass103,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,615 miles
    Test number
    500842395219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail103,615 miles (+15,244)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,615 miles
    Test number
    874159194606
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass88,371 miles (+18,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,371 miles
    Test number
    782927578368
    • AdvisoryFront x2 front tyres at 1.6mm

  13. Pass70,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    70,181 miles
    Test number
    474223229520
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail70,181 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,181 miles
    Test number
    385593545140
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about LC14 FVL

Does LC14 FVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC14 FVL is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC14 FVL?
The MOT on LC14 FVL is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC14 FVL done?
LC14 FVL was recorded at 153,646 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 9,837 miles a year.
Has LC14 FVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC14 FVL has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LC14 FVL 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 LC14 FVL find?
LC14 FVL passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both sides; front coil spring corroded both sides; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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