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Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LC61 MBFMOT history

LC61 MBF is a blue diesel MINI first used on 3 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 120,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

LC61 MBF blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MINI Hatch, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,266 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 MBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 MBF was last recorded at 120,266 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 2,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,597 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,669 miles
Average per year
6,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,266 miles
  • 2025 – 117,597 miles
  • 2024 – 113,868 miles
  • 2023 – 110,600 miles
  • 2022 – 106,449 miles
  • 2021 – 103,127 miles
  • 2020 – 98,949 miles
  • 2019 – 94,686 miles
  • 2018 – 88,367 miles
  • 2016 – 78,607 miles
  • 2015 – 68,099 miles
  • 2014 – 49,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,266 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,266 miles (+2,669)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,266 miles
    Test number
    349721334527
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass117,597 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,597 miles
    Test number
    906310390393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  3. Fail117,597 miles (+3,729)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,597 miles
    Test number
    159248662878
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195-55-16 87V (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump running, bottle has liquid in. (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  4. Pass113,868 miles (+3,268)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,868 miles
    Test number
    759465856403
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively pads thickness of backing plate (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiesel test limit 0.50, too low to register reading

  5. Pass110,600 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,600 miles
    Test number
    101865252934
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail110,600 miles (+4,151)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,600 miles
    Test number
    845085911207
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass106,449 miles (+3,322)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,449 miles
    Test number
    997802836628
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass103,127 miles (+4,178)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,127 miles
    Test number
    951694233109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,949 miles (+4,263)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,949 miles
    Test number
    723428527963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,686 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    94,686 miles
    Test number
    319221106797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,685 miles (+6,318)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,685 miles
    Test number
    621981914797
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,367 miles
    Test number
    339825639990
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has edge wear

  13. Fail88,367 miles (+9,760)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,367 miles
    Test number
    262206828464
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has edge wear

  14. Pass78,607 miles (+10,508)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,607 miles
    Test number
    512714419369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass68,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,099 miles
    Test number
    390433916541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,099 miles (+18,856)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,099 miles
    Test number
    899039650580
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass49,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    49,243 miles
    Test number
    457667634497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 MBF

Does LC61 MBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 MBF is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 MBF?
The MOT on LC61 MBF is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 MBF done?
LC61 MBF was recorded at 120,266 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 6,371 miles a year.
Has LC61 MBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 MBF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LC61 MBF 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 MBF find?
LC61 MBF passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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