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Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 1,560 cc

LC61 ETAMOT history

LC61 ETA is a grey diesel MINI first used on 14 Nov 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 160,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LC61 ETA grey MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
160,448 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 ETA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
14 Nov 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 ETA was last recorded at 160,448 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 12,925 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,523 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
12,925 miles
Average per year
13,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,448 miles
  • 2024 – 147,523 miles
  • 2023 – 130,522 miles
  • 2022 – 111,369 miles
  • 2021 – 98,160 miles
  • 2020 – 89,940 miles
  • 2019 – 77,355 miles
  • 2018 – 60,620 miles
  • 2017 – 35,706 miles
  • 2015 – 20,197 miles
  • 2014 – 14,554 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,448 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • 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.

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,448 miles (+12,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    160,448 miles
    Test number
    697288935443
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass147,523 miles (+17,001)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,523 miles
    Test number
    494260350166
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,522 miles (+487)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    130,522 miles
    Test number
    191387755000
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail130,035 miles (+18,666)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,035 miles
    Test number
    369182876888
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass111,369 miles (+13,209)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,369 miles
    Test number
    512906867334
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass98,160 miles (+8,220)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,160 miles
    Test number
    727612511125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,940 miles (+12,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,940 miles
    Test number
    123499492551
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass77,355 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,355 miles
    Test number
    263449763121
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail77,355 miles (+16,735)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,355 miles
    Test number
    863573620914
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass60,620 miles (+24,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    60,620 miles
    Test number
    634822096941
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass35,706 miles (+15,509)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,706 miles
    Test number
    260674136788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,197 miles (+5,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    20,197 miles
    Test number
    680481487057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  13. Pass14,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    14,554 miles
    Test number
    205442484243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail14,554 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,554 miles
    Test number
    319972484458
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about LC61 ETA

Does LC61 ETA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 ETA is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC61 ETA?
The MOT on LC61 ETA is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 ETA done?
LC61 ETA was recorded at 160,448 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 13,177 miles a year.
Has LC61 ETA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 ETA has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LC61 ETA 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 LC61 ETA find?
LC61 ETA passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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