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MINI Cooper S

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LC61 XHVMOT history

LC61 XHV is a blue petrol MINI Cooper S first used on 19 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 99,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LC61 XHV blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
99,644 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 XHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper S
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
19 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 XHV was last recorded at 99,644 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,643 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,644 miles
  • 2025 – 96,214 miles
  • 2024 – 93,116 miles
  • 2023 – 88,088 miles
  • 2022 – 69,147 miles
  • 2020 – 60,509 miles
  • 2019 – 46,707 miles
  • 2018 – 37,712 miles
  • 2017 – 29,039 miles
  • 2016 – 23,226 miles
  • 2015 – 15,828 miles
  • 2014 – 14,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,644 miles
  • DangerousFront bolted component excessively corroded nsf/osf subframeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))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

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Nov 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,644 miles (+1)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    99,644 miles
    Test number
    720385791556
    • DangerousFront bolted component excessively corroded nsf/osf subframe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail99,643 miles (+3,429)1 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,643 miles
    Test number
    120538054969
    • DangerousFront bolted component excessively corroded nsf/osf subframe
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass96,214 miles (+3,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    96,214 miles
    Test number
    843564987967
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,116 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,116 miles
    Test number
    736543620145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,115 miles (+4,465)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,115 miles
    Test number
    373064682151
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass88,650 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,650 miles
    Test number
    444208923044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,088 miles (+9,457)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,088 miles
    Test number
    603361931235
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Pass78,631 miles (+9,484)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,631 miles
    Test number
    323749443735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,147 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,147 miles
    Test number
    546572008663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and cover fitted to the vehicle

  10. Fail69,146 miles (+8,637)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,146 miles
    Test number
    844476639412
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level slightly low
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and cover fitted to the vehicle

  11. Pass60,509 miles (+5,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,509 miles
    Test number
    729863979354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly inner and outer wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndercovers fitted to vehicle

  12. Pass54,829 miles (+8,122)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,829 miles
    Test number
    854333394596
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass46,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,707 miles
    Test number
    936987473406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,707 miles (+8,995)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,707 miles
    Test number
    660375361603
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

  15. Pass37,712 miles (+8,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,712 miles
    Test number
    829320856449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass29,039 miles (+5,813)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,039 miles
    Test number
    721167616689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,226 miles (+7,398)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,226 miles
    Test number
    986978538438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,828 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    15,828 miles
    Test number
    778117125090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    14,801 miles
    Test number
    878951334309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC61 XHV

Does LC61 XHV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC61 XHV is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC61 XHV?
The MOT on LC61 XHV is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC61 XHV done?
LC61 XHV was recorded at 99,644 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 7,152 miles a year.
Has LC61 XHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 XHV has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC61 XHV 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 XHV find?
LC61 XHV passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect and 4 advisories: front bolted component excessively corroded nsf/osf subframe; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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