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Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LC61 XJAMOT history

LC61 XJA is a blue petrol MINI Cooper first used on 9 Dec 2011. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 80,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2024.

LC61 XJA blue MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2025
Mileage
80,227 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2024
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC61 XJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
9 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC61 XJA was last recorded at 80,227 miles on 30 Nov 2024, 2,932 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,295 miles · 22 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,932 miles
Average per year
4,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 80,227 miles
  • 2023 – 72,503 miles
  • 2021 – 68,289 miles
  • 2020 – 64,350 miles
  • 2019 – 61,310 miles
  • 2018 – 55,775 miles
  • 2017 – 53,014 miles
  • 2016 – 45,869 miles
  • 2015 – 42,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,227 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,227 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,227 miles
    Test number
    478376441725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail80,227 miles (+2,932)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,227 miles
    Test number
    725836505021
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail77,295 miles (+4,792)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,295 miles
    Test number
    158118468019
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass72,503 miles (+4,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    72,503 miles
    Test number
    455109102638
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass68,289 miles (+3,939)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,289 miles
    Test number
    538404308117
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitor light displays
  6. Pass64,350 miles (+3,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    64,350 miles
    Test number
    284971759826
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass61,310 miles (+5,535)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    61,310 miles
    Test number
    830793934826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,775 miles (+2,761)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,775 miles
    Test number
    928029210359
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass53,014 miles (+7,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,014 miles
    Test number
    700049731595
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass45,869 miles (+3,795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,869 miles
    Test number
    734584641376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner edge getting low and slightly out of shape
  11. Pass42,074 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    42,074 miles
    Test number
    478803667531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LC61 XJA

Does LC61 XJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC61 XJA expired on 29 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC61 XJA?
The MOT on LC61 XJA expired on 29 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC61 XJA done?
LC61 XJA was recorded at 80,227 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2024, an average of 4,136 miles a year.
Has LC61 XJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC61 XJA has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LC61 XJA 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 XJA find?
LC61 XJA passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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