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Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF02 RNVMOT history

LF02 RNV is a yellow petrol MINI Cooper first used on 15 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 98,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2021.

LF02 RNV yellow MINI Hatch – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2022
Mileage
98,059 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 RNV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
MINI
Model
Cooper
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 RNV was last recorded at 98,059 miles on 2 Nov 2021, 1,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,068 miles · 21 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,991 miles
Average per year
4,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 98,059 miles
  • 2020 – 96,068 miles
  • 2019 – 94,389 miles
  • 2018 – 91,688 miles
  • 2017 – 88,801 miles
  • 2016 – 86,648 miles
  • 2015 – 83,204 miles
  • 2014 – 80,620 miles
  • 2013 – 76,701 miles
  • 2012 – 73,133 miles
  • 2011 – 69,669 miles
  • 2010 – 65,501 miles
  • 2009 – 61,838 miles
  • 2008 – 52,174 miles
  • 2007 – 41,520 miles
  • 2006 – 32,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,059 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Engine oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central exhaust resting on tunnel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,059 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,059 miles
    Test number
    973600709344
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail98,057 miles (+1,989)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,057 miles
    Test number
    596200447951
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt unclipped (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass96,068 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,068 miles
    Test number
    674911360900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,066 miles (+1,677)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,066 miles
    Test number
    354243047015
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass94,389 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,389 miles
    Test number
    998867758186
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust resting on tunnel

  6. Fail94,388 miles (+2,700)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,388 miles
    Test number
    251570852362
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust resting on tunnel

  7. Pass91,688 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    91,688 miles
    Test number
    951920633750
    • AdvisoryPower steering motor noisy

  8. Fail91,687 miles (+2,886)5 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,687 miles
    Test number
    259028024705
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering motor noisy

  9. Pass88,801 miles (+40)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,801 miles
    Test number
    680859351463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre perished
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

  10. Fail88,761 miles (+2,113)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,761 miles
    Test number
    360132470589
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre perished
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

  11. Pass86,648 miles (+168)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,648 miles
    Test number
    768910680069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre mishaped on inner edge close to limit
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  12. Fail86,480 miles (+3,276)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,480 miles
    Test number
    503448874522
    • FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam main beam sticking on (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre mishaped on inner edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  13. Pass83,204 miles (+2,584)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,204 miles
    Test number
    154495899714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in steering wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  14. Pass80,620 miles (+69)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    80,620 miles
    Test number
    849476694238
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  15. Fail80,551 miles (+3,850)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,551 miles
    Test number
    729881994258
    • DangerousFuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • NoteRear silencer deteriorated

  16. Pass76,701 miles (+85)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,701 miles
    Test number
    416709583269
    • NoteFor previous advisories see test number 176914283209

  17. Fail76,616 miles (+3,483)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,616 miles
    Test number
    176914283209
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low on tread
    • NoteFront subframe and nearside front lower arm both covered with oil, no sign of a leak at time of test
    • NoteNearside fuel tank strap corroded away
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface
    • NoteRear silencer heavily deteriorated

  18. Pass73,133 miles (+3,464)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    73,133 miles
    Test number
    668368492235
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged
    • NoteFuel tank mounting corroded and fractured
    • NoteFuel tank slightly loose
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass69,669 miles (+4,168)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,669 miles
    Test number
    137414091213
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteFuel tank mounting strap corroded and fractured

  20. Pass65,501 miles (+4)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,501 miles
    Test number
    383884480431
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteMovement at front suspension arm rear mounts
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade starting to split
    • NoteRear brake discs deteriorating
    • NoteReverse lamps inoperative
    • NoteWashers poor operation
    • NoteWheel rims/tyre walls damaged

  21. Fail65,497 miles (+3,659)2 dangerous2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,497 miles
    Test number
    282952680242
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteMovement at front suspension arm rear mounts
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade starting to split
    • NoteRear brake discs deteriorating
    • NoteReverse lamps inoperative
    • NoteWashers poor operation
    • NoteWheel rims/tyre walls damaged

  22. Pass61,838 miles (+9,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,838 miles
    Test number
    640911489277
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass52,174 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,174 miles
    Test number
    790999288250
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail52,172 miles (+10,652)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,172 miles
    Test number
    650769588262
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass41,520 miles (+9,350)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,520 miles
    Test number
    694937697299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,170 miles
    Test number
    323131146219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 RNV

Does LF02 RNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 RNV expired on 1 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 RNV?
The MOT on LF02 RNV expired on 1 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 RNV done?
LF02 RNV was recorded at 98,059 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2021, an average of 4,341 miles a year.
Has LF02 RNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 RNV has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LF02 RNV 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 LF02 RNV find?
LF02 RNV passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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